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

Yuhasz, 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 Yuhasz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yuhasz in America

Yuhasz is the 30600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yuhasz surname appeared 762 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 Yuhasz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yuhasz 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 Yuhasz

The surname Yuhasz originates from Hungary and is commonly associated with the historical regions of Central Europe. The name derives from the Hungarian word juhász, which means shepherd. The Hungarian word juhászat refers to shepherding or the practice of tending to sheep. This occupational surname was typically bestowed upon individuals who worked as shepherds or were associated with pastoral work in rural communities.

The surname Yuhasz has various spellings, including Juhasz, Juhas, and Juhász, reflecting phonetic variations as the name was translated into different languages and dialects over time. Historical records from medieval Hungary and parts of what is now modern Slovakia and Romania frequently mention individuals with this surname. Since these regions were under Hungarian influence for centuries, the name Yuhasz has deep historical ties to the Carpathian Basin.

One of the earliest known records of the surname is found in 14th-century Hungarian tax documents, which list shepherds designated as 'juhasz' in the rural estates. Notably, the surname appears in the Thurzó family archives dating back to the early 16th century. These records provide insight into the everyday lives and occupations of shepherds, preserving the heritage of the Yuhasz lineage.

Several individuals throughout history have borne the surname Yuhasz, contributing to various fields. Pál Juhász, born in 1782 and died in 1840, was a notable Hungarian poet whose works addressed themes of rural life and nature. János Juhasz, born in 1853, was a significant political figure in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, advocating for agricultural reforms. Katalin Juhasz, born in 1932, was an Olympic fencer who competed for Hungary in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, winning a gold medal in team foil. István Juhasz, a noted linguist born in 1940, made considerable contributions to the study of Uralic languages. Attila Juhasz, born in 1969, is a contemporary Hungarian artist known for his abstract and conceptual works.

The geographical distribution of the surname Yuhasz expanded due to migration and the shifting borders in Central Europe. Numerous Juhasz families relocated to North America in the early 20th century, seeking better opportunities. This migration introduced the surname into new communities and aided in its global spread, preserving its rich history and legacy. As shepherding diminished as a primary occupation, the surname Yuhasz remains a symbolic reminder of its pastoral roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yuhasz

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

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

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