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

Megyesi, 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 Megyesi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Megyesi in America

Megyesi is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Megyesi surname appeared 207 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 Megyesi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Megyesi 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 Megyesi

The surname "MEGYESI" originates from Hungary, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Hungarian word "megye," which means "county" or "district." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who held an administrative position or was associated with a particular county or region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "MEGYESI" can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the town of Eger, in northern Hungary. The document mentions a landowner named Janos Megyesi, who owned several vineyards in the region.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various records from the city of Nagyvárad (now Oradea, Romania), which was part of the Kingdom of Hungary at the time. These records include references to a merchant family named Megyesi, who were involved in the trade of textiles and spices.

The name "MEGYESI" has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. In the 18th century, Gergely Megyesi (1701-1778) was a Hungarian Catholic priest and scholar who wrote extensively on topics such as theology and philosophy.

Another prominent individual was Mihaly Megyesi (1825-1891), a Hungarian politician and journalist who played a significant role in the revolutionary movements of 1848-1849. He was a staunch supporter of Hungarian independence and fought against the Austrian Empire.

In the 20th century, Istvan Megyesi (1901-1975) was a renowned Hungarian architect known for his modernist designs. Some of his notable works include the National Theatre in Miskolc and the Hungarian Pavilion at the 1939 New York World's Fair.

The name "MEGYESI" has also been linked to various place names and older spellings. For example, the village of Megyesfalva (meaning "Megyesi's village") in eastern Hungary is believed to have been named after an early settler with the surname "MEGYESI."

It is worth noting that while the surname "MEGYESI" is predominantly found in Hungary and neighboring regions, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Megyesi

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

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

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