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UK surname

Laszlo

A Hungarian surname derived from the given name Ladislaus or Vladislav.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Herefordshire, Cheltenham and Haringey.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Laszlo is 276 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

258

2016, ranked #16,449

Peak year

2013

276 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 258 in 2016, ranked #16,449.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Laszlo surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Laszlo surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Laszlo 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
1911 historical 4 #33,595
1997 modern 77 #29,874
1998 modern 83 #29,638
1999 modern 87 #29,398
2000 modern 89 #29,173
2001 modern 92 #28,528
2002 modern 99 #28,082
2003 modern 100 #27,722
2004 modern 101 #27,813
2005 modern 111 #26,260
2006 modern 130 #24,053
2007 modern 138 #23,478
2008 modern 149 #22,530
2009 modern 166 #21,469
2010 modern 198 #19,577
2011 modern 226 #17,792
2012 modern 256 #16,253
2013 modern 276 #15,683
2014 modern 266 #16,213
2015 modern 254 #16,608
2016 modern 258 #16,449

Geography

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Where Laszlos 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 Herefordshire, Cheltenham, Haringey, Cupar East and Aylesbury Vale. 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 Herefordshire 022 Herefordshire, County of
2 Cheltenham 009 Cheltenham
3 Haringey 027 Haringey
4 Cupar East Fife
5 Aylesbury Vale 004 Aylesbury Vale

Forenames

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First names often paired with Laszlo

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Laszlo

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

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

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

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Laszlo 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

Laszlo 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

Laszlo 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 Laszlo is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Laszlo, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Laszlo

The surname Laszlo originated in Hungary, where it first appeared in the 13th century. It is derived from the Hungarian personal name Laszlo, which is a Hungarian form of the Roman name Ladislaus. The name Ladislaus itself is of Slavic origin, derived from the words 'ladu' meaning 'praise' and 'slava' meaning 'glory'.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Laszlo can be found in medieval Hungarian documents and records. For example, a certain Laszlo de Gombos was mentioned in a charter from 1290, while a Laszlo de Noghrev appears in a legal document from 1311.

The name Laszlo has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was Laszlo Kán (c. 1262-1315), a Hungarian nobleman and military leader who played a prominent role in the wars against the Ottomans. Another was Laszlo Hunyadi (c. 1433-1457), a Hungarian military commander and son of the famous ruler John Hunyadi.

In the 16th century, Laszlo Torzok (1508-1568) was a Hungarian prelate who served as Bishop of Eger. A century later, Laszlo Tokolyi (1655-1705) was a Hungarian nobleman and military leader who led an uprising against the Habsburg monarchy.

In more recent times, Laszlo Biro (1899-1985) was a Hungarian inventor best known for patenting the first commercially successful ballpoint pen in 1938. Laszlo Moholy-Nagy (1895-1946) was a Hungarian painter and photographer, and a influential teacher at the Bauhaus school in Germany.

The surname Laszlo has remained most common in Hungary, but it can also be found among Hungarian diaspora communities around the world. While it has maintained its distinctly Hungarian character, the name Laszlo has become a part of the rich tapestry of surnames that reflect the diverse histories and cultures of the world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Laszlo surname: questions and answers

How common is the Laszlo surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 258 in 2016. That gives Laszlo a modern rank of #16,449.

What does the Laszlo surname mean?

A Hungarian surname derived from the given name Ladislaus or Vladislav.

What does the Laszlo map show?

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