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UK surname

Orosz

A surname of Hungarian origin meaning "Russian" or associated with Russians.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Orosz is 144 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

144

2016, ranked #24,390

Peak year

2016

144 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 144 in 2016, ranked #24,390.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 7 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Orosz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Orosz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Orosz 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
1891 historical 7 #33,665
1901 historical 4 #33,876
1997 modern 37 #33,964
1998 modern 41 #33,747
1999 modern 34 #34,528
2000 modern 35 #34,420
2001 modern 35 #34,261
2002 modern 38 #34,307
2003 modern 33 #34,773
2004 modern 36 #34,717
2005 modern 40 #34,562
2006 modern 48 #34,245
2007 modern 54 #34,042
2008 modern 62 #33,565
2009 modern 66 #33,538
2010 modern 70 #33,480
2011 modern 74 #33,151
2012 modern 112 #28,174
2013 modern 120 #27,406
2014 modern 139 #25,093
2015 modern 138 #25,103
2016 modern 144 #24,390

Geography

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Where Orosz' 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 East Hampshire, Winchester, Haringey, Northampton and Nottingham. 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 East Hampshire 013 East Hampshire
2 Winchester 014 Winchester
3 Haringey 008 Haringey
4 Northampton 018 Northampton
5 Nottingham 038 Nottingham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Orosz

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

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Orosz, 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 Orosz surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Orosz 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, Orosz 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

Orosz 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

Orosz 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Orosz is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 Orosz, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Orosz

The surname OROSZ originated in Hungary and is derived from the Hungarian word "orosz", meaning "Russian". It is believed to have first appeared in the 13th century, when Hungarian nobles began taking on surnames to distinguish themselves from others.

During the Middle Ages, Hungary was a major trade route between Western Europe and the Russian lands. Merchants and travelers from Russia would frequently pass through Hungary, and it is likely that some of them settled in the country, leading to the adoption of the surname OROSZ.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name OROSZ can be found in a 14th-century Hungarian manuscript, which mentions a nobleman named Orosz Mihály. This document provides evidence that the name was in use among the Hungarian nobility at that time.

In the 15th century, a prominent family bearing the OROSZ surname emerged in the city of Eger, located in northern Hungary. This family played an important role in the region's history and produced several notable individuals, such as Orosz Péter (1470-1537), who served as the Bishop of Eger and was a renowned patron of the arts.

Another notable figure with the surname OROSZ was György Orosz (1857-1923), a Hungarian politician and writer who served as the Minister of Justice and Education in the early 20th century. He was a prominent advocate for educational reform and played a significant role in modernizing Hungary's education system.

The OROSZ surname has also been associated with several prominent military figures throughout history. One such individual was Orosz Ferenc (1879-1962), a Hungarian army officer who fought in World War I and later served as the Chief of the General Staff of the Hungarian Army during the interwar period.

In the realm of literature, the name OROSZ is closely tied to the Hungarian writer and poet István Orosz (1916-1989), whose works explored themes of rural life and the struggles of the working class. His novel "Földönfutók" ("Wanderers") is considered a classic of Hungarian literature.

While the surname OROSZ is most commonly found in Hungary, it has also been adopted by individuals of Hungarian descent living in other parts of Europe and the Americas, particularly in areas with significant Hungarian immigrant communities.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Orosz surname: questions and answers

How common is the Orosz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 144 in 2016. That gives Orosz a modern rank of #24,390.

What does the Orosz surname mean?

A surname of Hungarian origin meaning "Russian" or associated with Russians.

What does the Orosz map show?

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