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UK surname

Hajdu

A Hungarian surname derived from the word "hajdú", meaning a type of infantry soldier or messenger.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Walsall, Kirklees and High Peak.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hajdu is 133 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

133

2016, ranked #25,765

Peak year

2016

133 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 133 in 2016, ranked #25,765.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Hajdu surname distribution map

The map shows where the Hajdu surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Hajdu surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hajdu over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1997 modern 35 #34,174
1998 modern 41 #33,747
1999 modern 37 #34,248
2000 modern 38 #34,146
2001 modern 38 #34,004
2002 modern 43 #33,871
2003 modern 43 #33,951
2004 modern 46 #33,883
2005 modern 48 #33,932
2006 modern 52 #33,923
2007 modern 55 #33,965
2008 modern 59 #33,827
2009 modern 69 #33,257
2010 modern 70 #33,480
2011 modern 75 #33,071
2012 modern 97 #30,798
2013 modern 107 #29,561
2014 modern 114 #28,608
2015 modern 119 #27,684
2016 modern 133 #25,765

Geography

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Where Hajdus are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Walsall, Kirklees, High Peak, Haringey and Merton. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Walsall 009 Walsall
2 Kirklees 018 Kirklees
3 High Peak 005 High Peak
4 Haringey 017 Haringey
5 Merton 021 Merton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hajdu

These lists show first names that appear often with the Hajdu surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hajdu

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hajdu, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Hajdu surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Hajdu household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Hajdu is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Hajdu is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Hajdu falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hajdu is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Hajdu, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Hajdu

The surname HAJDU is of Hungarian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Hajdúság, located in modern-day eastern Hungary and northwestern Romania. The name is derived from the Old Hungarian word "hajdú," which referred to a class of professional soldiers in the 16th and 17th centuries.

These hajdú warriors were known for their bravery and military prowess, serving as mercenaries and personal guards for Hungarian nobility. They were often granted land and privileges for their service, leading to the establishment of several towns in the Hajdúság region. As a result, the surname HAJDU became closely associated with these settlements and their inhabitants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HAJDU can be found in the Liber Regius, a 14th-century Hungarian royal charter, where it appears as "Haidu." This document mentions individuals bearing the surname in connection with various land grants and military appointments.

In the 16th century, the HAJDU name gained prominence during the Ottoman-Hungarian wars. Notable figures from this period include János Hajdu (c. 1510-1578), a renowned military commander who led hajdú troops against the Ottoman forces, and Bálint Hajdu (c. 1545-1607), a skilled cavalry officer known for his daring exploits.

As the hajdú soldiers settled in the Hajdúság region, the surname became more widespread. In the 17th century, István Hajdu (1628-1701) was a prominent landowner and magistrate in the town of Hajdúböszörmény, which was founded by hajdú settlers.

During the 18th century, the HAJDU surname continued to be associated with military service. András Hajdu (1733-1795) was a distinguished cavalry officer who fought in the Seven Years' War and later served as a colonel in the Austrian Empire's army.

In more recent history, József Hajdu (1887-1962) was a notable Hungarian linguist and philologist who made significant contributions to the study of Finno-Ugric languages, including Hungarian.

While these examples illustrate the historical presence and significance of the HAJDU surname, it is important to note that the name has since spread beyond its original geographical boundaries and is now found among Hungarian diaspora communities worldwide.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Hajdu surname: questions and answers

How common is the Hajdu surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 133 in 2016. That gives Hajdu a modern rank of #25,765.

What does the Hajdu surname mean?

A Hungarian surname derived from the word "hajdú", meaning a type of infantry soldier or messenger.

What does the Hajdu map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hajdu bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.