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UK surname

Horvath

A Croatian occupational surname derived from the word "Hrvat," meaning a Croat or someone from Croatia.

In the 1881 census there were 7 people recorded with the Horvath surname, ranking it #32,765 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,747, ranked #3,590, up from #32,765 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Horvath is 1,747 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 24857.1%.

1881 census count

7

Ranked #32,765

Modern count

1,747

2016, ranked #3,590

Peak year

2016

1,747 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Horvath had 7 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,765 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,747 in 2016, ranked #3,590.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 17 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Horvath surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Horvath surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Horvath 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
1861 historical 6 #33,230
1881 historical 7 #32,765
1891 historical 13 #33,099
1901 historical 17 #32,146
1911 historical 16 #31,804
1997 modern 490 #9,435
1998 modern 535 #9,118
1999 modern 520 #9,379
2000 modern 516 #9,396
2001 modern 509 #9,323
2002 modern 508 #9,525
2003 modern 523 #9,192
2004 modern 575 #8,584
2005 modern 623 #8,038
2006 modern 689 #7,457
2007 modern 788 #6,771
2008 modern 904 #6,110
2009 modern 994 #5,790
2010 modern 1,147 #5,258
2011 modern 1,164 #5,117
2012 modern 1,457 #4,177
2013 modern 1,538 #4,059
2014 modern 1,682 #3,754
2015 modern 1,709 #3,664
2016 modern 1,747 #3,590

Geography

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Where Horvaths 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 Sheffield, Peterborough, Kirklees and Mid Suffolk. 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 Sheffield 022 Sheffield
2 Sheffield 020 Sheffield
3 Peterborough 010 Peterborough
4 Kirklees 023 Kirklees
5 Mid Suffolk 003 Mid Suffolk

Forenames

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First names often paired with Horvath

These lists show first names that appear often with the Horvath 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 Horvath

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Horvath, 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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

Nationally, the Horvath surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Horvath household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Horvath is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Horvath 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

Horvath falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Horvath 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Horvath

The surname Horvath is of Hungarian origin, derived from the Slavic word "Hrvat" meaning "Croat." It is believed to have emerged in the 9th or 10th century during the Magyar migration into the Carpathian Basin.

The name Horvath initially referred to individuals of Croatian descent who settled in the Kingdom of Hungary. The earliest known record of the name dates back to 1138, when it appeared in the Várad Regestrum, an ancient Hungarian manuscript.

In the 13th century, the Horvath family was among the noble families that received land grants from King Béla IV of Hungary for their military service against the Mongol invasion. This suggests the name's association with nobility and military prowess during that era.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Horvath was Gergely Horvath (1490-1552), a Hungarian Catholic cleric and historian who served as the Bishop of Veszprém. His most famous work, "Rerum Hungaricarum Decades," chronicled the history of Hungary from the 10th to the 16th century.

Another prominent figure was Mihály Horvath (1809-1878), a Hungarian lawyer, politician, and historian who served as the Minister of Religion and Education in the Hungarian Revolutionary Government of 1848-1849. He is renowned for his monumental work, "A History of Hungary," which covered the period from the Magyar conquest to the 19th century.

In the 18th century, the Horvath family played a significant role in the development of modern Croatian literature. Andrija Kačić Miošić (1690-1760), a Catholic friar and poet, wrote the famous epic poem "Razgovor ugodni naroda slovinskoga" (Pleasant Conversation of the Slavic People), which helped preserve and popularize Croatian folk traditions and legends.

Another notable figure was Ödön Horvath (1835-1901), a Hungarian engineer and inventor who developed the first modern electric motor capable of producing a rotary motion. His contributions were instrumental in the early development of electrical engineering and the widespread use of electric motors.

During the 20th century, Zoltán Horvath (1900-1966) was a renowned Hungarian filmmaker and screenwriter who directed several classic films, including "Ének a búzamezőkről" (Song of the Cornfields) and "Valamit visz a víz" (The River Carries Along), which explored the lives of ordinary Hungarians and rural communities.

While the surname Horvath has its roots in Hungary and Croatia, it has since spread worldwide, with descendants found in various countries, particularly those with significant Hungarian and Croatian diaspora communities.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Horvath families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Horvath surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 6 Horvaths recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.81x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 6 8.81x
Yorkshire 1 1.48x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Islington London in Middlesex leads with 6 Horvaths recorded in 1881 and an index of 90.91x.

Place Total Index
Islington London 6 90.91x
Hildenly 1 0.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Horvath surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Alice 1
Bertha 1
Eleanor 1
Eliza 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Horvath surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 1
Julius 1

FAQ

Horvath surname: questions and answers

How common was the Horvath surname in 1881?

In 1881, 7 people were recorded with the Horvath surname. That placed it at #32,765 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Horvath surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,747 in 2016. That gives Horvath a modern rank of #3,590.

What does the Horvath surname mean?

A Croatian occupational surname derived from the word "Hrvat," meaning a Croat or someone from Croatia.

What does the Horvath map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Horvath 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.