Find out how popular the last name Kiraly is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Kiraly.

Kiraly, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Kiraly surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kiraly in America

Kiraly is the 24629th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kiraly surname appeared 1,014 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Kiraly.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kiraly to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Kiraly

The surname Kiraly originated in Hungary, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Hungarian word "király," which means "king." The name likely emerged as a descriptive surname, given to individuals who possessed regal qualities or held positions of authority.

In the early 13th century, the name Kiraly appeared in various Hungarian records and manuscripts, often associated with noble families or those in service to the royal court. One notable mention can be found in the Codex Pray, a 13th-century illuminated manuscript that contains the earliest surviving Hungarian text.

The earliest recorded bearer of the surname Kiraly was Péter Kiraly, a Hungarian nobleman who lived in the late 12th century. He was known for his loyalty to King Béla III and played a crucial role in the defense of the kingdom during the invasions of the Cumans.

Another prominent figure with the surname Kiraly was István Kiraly, born in 1505 and died in 1572. He was a renowned Hungarian humanist scholar and poet, renowned for his contributions to the Renaissance literature of his time.

In the 16th century, the name Kiraly was also associated with the town of Királyhelmec (formerly known as Király-Helmecz), located in present-day Slovakia. The town's name itself means "King's Helmet," further reinforcing the regal connotations of the surname.

During the 17th century, János Kiraly (1628-1689) gained recognition as a military commander who served in the Habsburg armies. He played a significant role in the wars against the Ottoman Empire and was celebrated for his strategic prowess on the battlefield.

In the realm of art, the name Kiraly is associated with Ede Kiraly (1846-1928), a Hungarian painter renowned for his landscape and genre works. His paintings captured the beauty of the Hungarian countryside and the daily lives of its people.

As the centuries passed, the surname Kiraly continued to be borne by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and public figures, all contributing to the rich tapestry of Hungarian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kiraly

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Kiraly.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Kiraly was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Kiraly has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Kiraly was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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