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UK surname

Toth

A Hungarian surname derived from the word "tót," meaning Slovak, indicating Slavic ancestry or origin.

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Toth surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,573, ranked #3,942, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kensington and Chelsea, Wakefield and Swansea.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Toth is 1,573 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 78550.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

1,573

2016, ranked #3,942

Peak year

2016

1,573 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Toth had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,573 in 2016, ranked #3,942.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 21 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Toth surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Toth surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Toth 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
1851 historical 1 #33,412
1861 historical 21 #31,242
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 13 #33,099
1901 historical 10 #33,026
1911 historical 3 #33,789
1997 modern 480 #9,602
1998 modern 504 #9,531
1999 modern 517 #9,427
2000 modern 514 #9,424
2001 modern 508 #9,344
2002 modern 530 #9,242
2003 modern 527 #9,137
2004 modern 578 #8,559
2005 modern 634 #7,932
2006 modern 698 #7,366
2007 modern 787 #6,779
2008 modern 880 #6,245
2009 modern 962 #5,952
2010 modern 1,112 #5,388
2011 modern 1,106 #5,347
2012 modern 1,341 #4,450
2013 modern 1,431 #4,301
2014 modern 1,493 #4,190
2015 modern 1,523 #4,079
2016 modern 1,573 #3,942

Geography

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Where Toths 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 Kensington and Chelsea, Wakefield, Swansea, Shropshire and Central Bedfordshire. 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 Kensington and Chelsea 002 Kensington and Chelsea
2 Wakefield 017 Wakefield
3 Swansea 001 Swansea
4 Shropshire 005 Shropshire
5 Central Bedfordshire 029 Central Bedfordshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Toth

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

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Toth 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

Toth 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

Toth 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 Toth 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 Toth, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Toth

The surname Toth has its origins in Hungary, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It derives from the Old Hungarian word "tót," which referred to Slavic peoples, particularly those living in northern Hungary and Slovakia. This term was initially used as an ethnic identifier but eventually became a surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Toth can be found in the Chancery Records of Hungary from the 14th century. These documents mention individuals with the surname, suggesting its widespread usage during that period. Additionally, the name appears in various medieval manuscripts and charters from the region.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Toth was János Toth, a Hungarian humanist scholar and poet born around 1430. He played a significant role in the intellectual and cultural life of Renaissance Hungary, contributing to the advancement of literature and education.

During the 16th century, the name Toth gained prominence in the town of Nagyszombat (now Trnava, Slovakia), which was an important center of learning and cultural exchange. One of the most renowned individuals from this period was Illés Toth, a Hungarian Reformed pastor and writer born in 1618. He authored several theological works and played a crucial role in the spread of Protestantism in the region.

In the 17th century, the surname Toth was associated with the Toth family, a noble Hungarian lineage with estates in the areas of Tolna and Baranya. One of the notable members of this family was István Toth, who served as a military commander and played a significant role in the Hungarian struggle against Ottoman rule.

Another influential figure with the surname Toth was Ágoston Toth, born in 1812. He was a Hungarian writer, journalist, and politician who actively participated in the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-49. His writings and advocacy for political reforms contributed to the shaping of modern Hungarian national identity.

As the name Toth spread across different regions of Hungary and neighboring countries, variations in spelling emerged, such as Tóth, Tótt, and Totti. These variations often reflected local linguistic and cultural influences, but they all traced back to the same etymological root.

While the surname Toth has its origins in Hungary and the surrounding areas, it has since been carried by individuals and families across various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. Nonetheless, its historical significance remains deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Hungarian people.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Toth families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Toth surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Derbyshire leads with 2 Toths recorded in 1881 and an index of 66.23x.

County Total Index
Derbyshire 2 66.23x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Ockbrook in Derbyshire leads with 2 Toths recorded in 1881 and an index of 20000.00x.

Place Total Index
Ockbrook 2 20000.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Toth surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Elizabeth 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Toth surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Ephraim 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Toth households.

FAQ

Toth surname: questions and answers

How common was the Toth surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Toth surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Toth surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,573 in 2016. That gives Toth a modern rank of #3,942.

What does the Toth surname mean?

A Hungarian surname derived from the word "tót," meaning Slovak, indicating Slavic ancestry or origin.

What does the Toth map show?

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