Explore the Family Name Csontos
The meaning of Csontos
Hungarian: nickname for a well-built man, from csontos ‘strong, heavily built, bony’ (from csont ‘bone’). Compare Chontos and Contos.
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How common is the last name Csontos in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Csontos has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Csontos was ranked 82,019 in popularity with a count of 214 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 78,821 with a total count of 242, indicating a rise of 13.08 percent. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #78,821 | 3.9% |
| Count | 214 | 242 | 13.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Csontos
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts. While the majority of individuals with the surname Csontos identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, there was a small drop in this group from 93.46 percent to 88.84 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from none in 2000 to 2.07 percent of Csontos' in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also saw an uptick, growing from 3.27 percent to 5.37 percent over the decade. There were no significant changes for Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.46% | 88.84% | -4.94% |
| Two or More Races | 3.27% | 5.37% | 64.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |