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

Szep, 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 Szep surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Szep in America

Szep is the 81458th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Szep surname appeared 232 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 Szep.

We can also compare 2010 data for Szep 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 Szep

The surname SZEP originates from Hungary, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 15th century. It is derived from the Hungarian word "szép," which translates to "beautiful" or "fair." This likely suggests that the name was initially bestowed as a descriptive surname, referring to an individual's physical appearance or perhaps even their personality traits.

Historical records indicate that the name SZEP was prevalent in various regions of Hungary, particularly in the central and western parts of the country. One of the earliest known bearers of this surname was Gáspár Szép, a Hungarian nobleman and landowner who lived during the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the SZEP surname can be found in several Hungarian parish records and land registries, indicating its widespread use among both noble and commoner families. Notably, the name appears in the 1698 census conducted in the town of Kecskemét, where it is recorded as "Zep," reflecting a slight variation in spelling.

The 18th century saw the emergence of prominent individuals bearing the SZEP surname. One such figure was János Szép (1714-1789), a Hungarian poet and translator renowned for his contributions to the literary scene of the Enlightenment era.

As the 19th century unfolded, the SZEP name continued to gain recognition. One notable bearer was Sándor Szép (1837-1909), a Hungarian politician and journalist who played an active role in the country's political landscape during the latter half of the century.

Another individual of historical significance bearing this surname was Ernő Szép (1884-1953), a renowned Hungarian mathematician and academic. Szép made significant contributions to the field of combinatorics and is remembered for his work on the Szép symmetry principle, which bears his name.

Moving into the 20th century, the SZEP surname gained further prominence with figures such as Géza Szép (1901-1975), a celebrated Hungarian poet and writer whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.

Throughout its history, the SZEP surname has been associated with various notable individuals across various fields, from literature and politics to academia and beyond. While the name's origins can be traced back to Hungary, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by families and individuals of Hungarian descent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Szep

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

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

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