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UK surname

Szucs

A surname of Hungarian origin that traditionally referred to a furrier or fur trader.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include St Albans, Barnet and Central Bedfordshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Szucs is 226 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

226

2016, ranked #18,044

Peak year

2016

226 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 226 in 2016, ranked #18,044.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Szucs surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Szucs surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Szucs 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 66 #31,038
1998 modern 60 #31,931
1999 modern 59 #32,174
2000 modern 57 #32,417
2001 modern 58 #32,180
2002 modern 61 #32,286
2003 modern 58 #32,619
2004 modern 66 #32,079
2005 modern 82 #30,617
2006 modern 92 #29,576
2007 modern 103 #28,187
2008 modern 115 #26,635
2009 modern 130 #25,176
2010 modern 138 #24,801
2011 modern 137 #24,716
2012 modern 177 #20,836
2013 modern 195 #19,857
2014 modern 211 #19,002
2015 modern 216 #18,600
2016 modern 226 #18,044

Geography

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Where Szucs' 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 St Albans, Barnet, Central Bedfordshire, Mole Valley 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 St Albans 003 St Albans
2 Barnet 019 Barnet
3 Central Bedfordshire 032 Central Bedfordshire
4 Mole Valley 007 Mole Valley
5 Brent 018 Brent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Szucs

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Szucs

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

Szucs 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Szucs 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Szucs

The surname SZUCS has its origins in Hungary, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Hungarian word "szűcs," which means "furrier" or "skinner." This occupation-based surname likely belonged to individuals who worked as furriers or skinners, preparing and selling animal furs.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname SZUCS can be found in medieval Hungarian documents and records, such as tax rolls and property deeds. One notable example is the 1454 entry in the Codex Diplomaticus Hungariae, which mentions a certain "Petrus Zwch" (Péter Szűcs) from the town of Buda.

During the Renaissance period, the surname SZUCS appeared in various historical records across Hungary and the surrounding regions. For instance, the 1598 Liber Regius (Royal Book) of Transylvania lists a nobleman named "Georgius Szucs" (György Szűcs) who received a coat of arms.

In the 17th century, the SZUCS surname was associated with several notable figures, including János Szűcs (1600-1655), a Hungarian Protestant minister and writer who authored several theological works. Another prominent individual was Mihály Szűcs (1675-1743), a Hungarian Catholic priest and educator who served as the rector of the University of Nagyszombat (now Trnava, Slovakia).

The 18th century saw the emergence of the SZUCS family in the town of Makó, located in the Great Hungarian Plain. One of the most famous members of this family was Ferenc Szűcs (1763-1838), a Hungarian writer and poet who is considered a pioneer of Hungarian literary romanticism.

In the 19th century, the SZUCS surname continued to be well-represented in various fields. Sámuel Szűcs (1819-1889) was a Hungarian Reformed Church minister and author who wrote extensively on religious and educational topics. Another notable figure was Lajos Szűcs (1846-1912), a Hungarian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Assembly.

Throughout its history, the surname SZUCS has been associated with various place names and variations in spelling, such as Szűcs, Szücs, Szüts, and Szűts. These variations reflect regional dialects and linguistic changes over time, but they all stem from the same occupational origin.

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FAQ

Szucs surname: questions and answers

How common is the Szucs surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 226 in 2016. That gives Szucs a modern rank of #18,044.

What does the Szucs surname mean?

A surname of Hungarian origin that traditionally referred to a furrier or fur trader.

What does the Szucs map show?

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