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UK surname

Szanto

A surname of Hungarian origin, referring to someone who worked as a farmer or plowman.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Swindon, Rotherham and Tamworth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Szanto is 107 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

107

2016, ranked #29,762

Peak year

2016

107 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016, ranked #29,762.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Szanto surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Szanto surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Szanto 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 39 #33,759
1998 modern 43 #33,557
1999 modern 42 #33,778
2000 modern 41 #33,889
2001 modern 39 #33,923
2002 modern 42 #33,951
2003 modern 44 #33,875
2004 modern 49 #33,647
2005 modern 48 #33,932
2006 modern 53 #33,854
2007 modern 56 #33,875
2008 modern 64 #33,402
2009 modern 68 #33,341
2010 modern 71 #33,401
2011 modern 75 #33,071
2012 modern 88 #32,064
2013 modern 100 #30,773
2014 modern 103 #30,539
2015 modern 101 #30,816
2016 modern 107 #29,762

Geography

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Where Szantos 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 Swindon, Rotherham, Tamworth and Newport. 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 Swindon 004 Swindon
2 Rotherham 006 Rotherham
3 Tamworth 009 Tamworth
4 Newport 013 Newport
5 Rotherham 025 Rotherham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Szanto

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

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Szanto is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Szanto 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

Szanto falls in decile 2 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 Szanto 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 Szanto, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Szanto

The surname SZANTO is of Hungarian origin, originating in the 16th century. It is derived from the Hungarian word "szántó," which means "plowman" or "farmer." The name likely originated from an occupational surname given to someone who worked as a farmer or plowman.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname SZANTO can be found in historical documents and records from the 16th and 17th centuries in Hungary. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Transdanubia and the Great Hungarian Plain, where agriculture was a significant part of the local economy.

One notable early reference to the surname SZANTO can be found in the 1598 census records of the town of Győr, which lists several families with the surname. Another historical reference is the 1635 land registry of the village of Csorna, which includes several SZANTO landowners.

In the 18th century, the SZANTO surname began to spread beyond Hungary as members of the family migrated to other parts of Europe and the world. One notable individual from this period was János SZANTO (1734-1805), a Hungarian poet and writer who published several works in Latin and Hungarian.

During the 19th century, the SZANTO surname continued to gain prominence. One notable figure was József SZANTO (1828-1892), a Hungarian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Hungarian Parliament. Another was Károly SZANTO (1853-1912), a Hungarian engineer and inventor known for his contributions to the development of the telephone.

In the 20th century, several individuals with the SZANTO surname made significant contributions in various fields. These include György SZANTO (1904-1988), a Hungarian-American mathematician and computer scientist who worked on the development of the first modern computers at the University of Pennsylvania; and Pál SZANTO (1909-1988), a Hungarian-American architect and designer known for his modernist buildings in New York City.

Throughout history, the SZANTO surname has also been associated with various place names in Hungary, such as Szántód, a village in Somogy County, and Szántóhalom, a village in Bács-Kiskun County. These place names likely derived from the occupational meaning of the surname, referring to areas where farming or plowing activities took place.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Szanto surname: questions and answers

How common is the Szanto surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016. That gives Szanto a modern rank of #29,762.

What does the Szanto surname mean?

A surname of Hungarian origin, referring to someone who worked as a farmer or plowman.

What does the Szanto map show?

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