Explore the Family Name Haydu
The meaning of Haydu
Hungarian: very rare variant, and an Americanized form, of Hajdu. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Zoltan, Janos, Sandor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Haydu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Haydu has seen a small increase in its popularity over the decade. In 2000, Haydu was ranked 36,421st in popularity and rose to 35,866th position by 2010 – a slight change of 1.52%. The count of people with this surname also grew from 580 in 2000 to 626 in 2010, marking a rise of 7.93%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 4.55%, dropping from 0.22 to 0.21 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,421 | #35,866 | 1.52% |
| Count | 580 | 626 | 7.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haydu
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Haydu, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the predominance lies with individuals identifying as White. This group accounted for an impressive 96.21% of all Haydus in 2000, though this figure did slightly decrease to 95.05% by 2010. The next largest ethnicity represented among people with this surname is Hispanic, which saw a significant jump from 1.90% in 2000 to 3.51% in 2010 - an increase of 84.74%. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races made up a smaller portion, going from 0.86% to 0.80%, a decrease of nearly 7%. There were no individuals named Haydu who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 95.05% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.51% | 84.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 0.8% | -6.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |