Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries
RÓZSA
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| Origin | of Hungarian origin |
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| Type | Family name referring to internal or external characteristics, circumstances or event |
| Family name referring to an occupation, activity or social status | |
| Family name referring to the connection with the father or another ancestor by that name |
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The name is derived from the Hungarian common noun rózsa meaning ‘rose’ and refers to a characteristic feature (e.g. rosy cheeks). It may also refer to an occupation (e.g. gardener). Alternatively, it may also be derived from the Hungarian given name Rózsa ‘Rose’ and refer to the connection with the mother or another ancestor by that name. Variants: Rozsa, Rúzsa, Róza, Roza. |