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

Ujvári, 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 Ujvári surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ujvári in America

Ujvári is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ujvári surname appeared 135 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 Ujvári.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ujvári 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 Ujvári

The surname Ujvari originated in Hungary and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Hungarian word "ujvar," which means "new castle" or "new town." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a newly established castle or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ujvari can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the town of Eger, Hungary. The document mentions a certain Istvan Ujvari, who was a landowner in the region.

During the 15th century, the name Ujvari appeared in various Hungarian records, often associated with noble families or landowners. For example, in 1462, a Miklos Ujvari was listed as a member of the Hungarian nobility.

In the 16th century, the name Ujvari was sometimes spelled differently, such as "Uyváry" or "Ujváry." This variation in spelling was common during that time period, as standardized spelling conventions were not yet established.

One notable figure with the surname Ujvari was Ferencz Ujvari, a Hungarian poet and writer who lived in the 18th century (1720-1795). He was known for his works celebrating Hungarian culture and history.

Another prominent individual with the Ujvari name was Janos Ujvari (1825-1887), a Hungarian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Hungarian parliament in the late 19th century.

In the 20th century, Sandor Ujvari (1909-1989) was a renowned Hungarian chess player and theoretician. He made significant contributions to the development of chess strategy and authored several books on the subject.

The name Ujvari can also be found in various place names throughout Hungary, such as Ujvari Street in Budapest and the town of Ujvari in Pest County.

It is worth noting that while the name Ujvari originated in Hungary, it may have later spread to other regions due to migration or other historical events. However, its roots can be traced back to medieval Hungary and the concept of a "new castle" or "new town."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ujvári

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

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

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