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

Lengyel, 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 Lengyel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lengyel in America

Lengyel is the 16761st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lengyel surname appeared 1,705 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Lengyel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lengyel 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 Lengyel

The surname LENGYEL originated in Hungary, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Hungarian word "lengyel," which means "Polish" or "from Poland." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who had connections with Poland or were of Polish descent.

LENGYEL is considered a locational surname, indicating that the bearer or their ancestors came from a place associated with Poland or Poles. It is possible that the name was bestowed upon those who settled in Hungary after migrating from Poland or had close ties with Polish communities.

Historically, surnames derived from locations were common practice, as they helped identify an individual's place of origin or residence. The LENGYEL surname may have appeared in early Hungarian records or documents, although specific references are scarce due to the limited availability of historical documents from that period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LENGYEL surname can be found in the 15th century, when a nobleman named János Lengyel was mentioned in Hungarian chronicles. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Matthias Corvinus and played a significant role in diplomatic relations between Hungary and Poland.

Another notable bearer of the LENGYEL surname was Gáspár Lengyel, a 16th-century Hungarian writer and translator. He was responsible for translating several important works into Hungarian, including religious texts and literary pieces.

In the 18th century, József Lengyel was a renowned Hungarian mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the fields of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits. His work was highly regarded and influential during his time.

The 19th century saw the rise of Menyhért Lengyel, a Hungarian composer and music teacher. He was known for his compositions for piano and chamber ensembles, as well as his contributions to music education in Hungary.

Lastly, Béla Lengyel was a 20th-century Hungarian filmmaker and screenwriter. He gained recognition for his work in the Hungarian film industry and collaborated on several notable productions during the Golden Age of Hungarian cinema.

While these are just a few examples, the LENGYEL surname has a rich history and has been associated with various notable figures throughout the centuries in Hungary and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lengyel

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

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 Lengyel 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 Lengyel 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 Lengyel was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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