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UK surname

Szilagyi

A surname of Hungarian origin meaning "from Szilágy County".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Croydon, Haringey and Bath and North East Somerset.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Szilagyi is 213 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

213

2016, ranked #18,785

Peak year

2016

213 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 213 in 2016, ranked #18,785.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 7 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Szilagyi surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Szilagyi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Szilagyi 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 1 #34,674
1911 historical 7 #33,083
1997 modern 31 #34,582
1998 modern 32 #34,633
1999 modern 33 #34,610
2000 modern 36 #34,317
2001 modern 33 #34,436
2002 modern 41 #34,032
2003 modern 37 #34,432
2004 modern 53 #33,336
2005 modern 60 #32,917
2006 modern 69 #32,343
2007 modern 88 #30,515
2008 modern 107 #27,844
2009 modern 108 #28,311
2010 modern 129 #25,900
2011 modern 148 #23,520
2012 modern 171 #21,303
2013 modern 181 #20,879
2014 modern 199 #19,775
2015 modern 200 #19,567
2016 modern 213 #18,785

Geography

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Where Szilagyis 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 Croydon, Haringey, Bath and North East Somerset and Brent. 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 Croydon 035 Croydon
2 Haringey 034 Haringey
3 Bath and North East Somerset 007 Bath and North East Somerset
4 Brent 014 Brent
5 Haringey 027 Haringey

Forenames

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First names often paired with Szilagyi

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

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

Szilagyi 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Szilagyi falls in decile 5 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Szilagyi 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Szilagyi

The surname Szilagyi originated in Hungary, with its earliest recorded examples dating back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Hungarian word "szilágy," which means "solid" or "sturdy." The name is believed to have originated as a descriptive nickname, referring to someone with a strong or robust physique.

The name Szilagyi is closely associated with the historic region of Szilágy, which was once a separate county in the Kingdom of Hungary, now part of modern-day Romania. This region likely contributed to the widespread use and adoption of the surname among inhabitants of the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Szilagyi can be found in a 14th-century document from the Szilágy region, which mentions a nobleman named Mihály Szilagyi. This suggests that the name was already in use among the local nobility and landowners at that time.

During the 15th century, a prominent figure with the surname Szilagyi was Mihály Szilagyi, a Hungarian military leader and statesman who served as the regent of Hungary from 1458 to 1460. He played a crucial role in the defense of the Kingdom of Hungary against Ottoman invasions.

In the 16th century, another notable person with the surname Szilagyi was Mihály Szilagyi Cseh, a Hungarian Unitarian minister and writer who lived from 1590 to 1650. He was known for his contributions to the development of the Hungarian language and literature.

In the 18th century, a famous bearer of the Szilagyi name was Sámuel Szilagyi, a Hungarian poet and writer who lived from 1719 to 1785. He was known for his contributions to the Hungarian literary renaissance and for his works promoting the use of the Hungarian language.

During the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname Szilagyi was Ferenc Szilagyi, a Hungarian politician and jurist who lived from 1797 to 1876. He served as the Minister of Justice in the revolutionary government of 1848-1849 and played a significant role in the Hungarian Revolution of 1848.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals with the surname Szilagyi throughout history, demonstrating the longstanding presence and significance of this name in Hungarian culture and society.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Szilagyi surname: questions and answers

How common is the Szilagyi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 213 in 2016. That gives Szilagyi a modern rank of #18,785.

What does the Szilagyi surname mean?

A surname of Hungarian origin meaning "from Szilágy County".

What does the Szilagyi map show?

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