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UK surname

Nagy

A Hungarian surname derived from the word "nagy," meaning "great" or "large" in size, importance, or influence.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Nagy is 1,708 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

1,708

2016, ranked #3,652

Peak year

2016

1,708 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,708 in 2016, ranked #3,652.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 10 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Nagy surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Nagy surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Nagy 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 10 #32,589
1901 historical 3 #34,063
1911 historical 2 #34,020
1997 modern 448 #10,113
1998 modern 459 #10,250
1999 modern 455 #10,364
2000 modern 468 #10,125
2001 modern 457 #10,113
2002 modern 464 #10,181
2003 modern 467 #9,964
2004 modern 517 #9,288
2005 modern 588 #8,396
2006 modern 697 #7,378
2007 modern 772 #6,895
2008 modern 847 #6,445
2009 modern 969 #5,907
2010 modern 1,081 #5,513
2011 modern 1,153 #5,172
2012 modern 1,454 #4,190
2013 modern 1,572 #3,974
2014 modern 1,649 #3,834
2015 modern 1,679 #3,728
2016 modern 1,708 #3,652

Geography

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Where Nagys 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 Preston, Haringey, Corby and Southampton. 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 Preston 002 Preston
2 Haringey 019 Haringey
3 Preston 016 Preston
4 Corby 009 Corby
5 Southampton 010 Southampton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Nagy

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

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Nagy, 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 Nagy surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Nagy 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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Nagy 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

Nagy 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

Nagy falls in decile 3 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Nagy 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 Nagy, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Nagy

The surname NAGY is of Hungarian origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Hungarian word 'nagy', which means 'great' or 'large'. The name was likely given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was tall or had a large build.

In the early records of Hungary, the name NAGY appeared frequently, often with a variety of spellings such as Noghy, Nagg, or Naghij. One of the earliest known examples is found in a document from 1301, which mentions a man named Miklós Nagy from the village of Kőrösszeg.

The name NAGY was also prevalent in medieval manuscripts and records from other parts of Central Europe, where Hungarian influence was strong. For instance, in the 14th century, there are references to a family of nobles named Nagy in the territory of modern-day Slovakia.

One of the most notable historical figures with the surname NAGY was János Nagy, a Hungarian military leader who played a crucial role in the Long War against the Ottoman Empire in the late 16th century. He was born around 1540 and was renowned for his strategic brilliance and bravery in battles against the Turkish forces.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Imre Nagy, a Hungarian politician and revolutionary who served as Prime Minister during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. He was born in 1896 and was executed by the Soviet-backed government in 1958 for his role in the uprising against communist rule.

In the field of literature, Lajos Nagy was a celebrated Hungarian poet and novelist who lived from 1857 to 1915. His works, such as the novel "The Black House" and the poetry collection "Lyrics and Epigrams," explored themes of rural life and social injustice.

Gergely Nagy, born in 1977, is a contemporary Hungarian artist known for his large-scale installations and sculptures. His work has been exhibited in major museums and galleries around the world, and he is considered one of the leading figures in the Hungarian contemporary art scene.

Lastly, Ferenc Nagy was a Hungarian politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Hungary from 1946 to 1947. He was born in 1903 and played a significant role in the transition of Hungary from a monarchy to a republic after World War II.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Nagy surname: questions and answers

How common is the Nagy surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,708 in 2016. That gives Nagy a modern rank of #3,652.

What does the Nagy surname mean?

A Hungarian surname derived from the word "nagy," meaning "great" or "large" in size, importance, or influence.

What does the Nagy map show?

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