Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries
HERCZEG
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| Origin | of Hungarian origin |
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| Type | Family name referring to an occupation, activity or social status |
| Family name referring to internal or external characteristics, circumstances or event |
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The name is derived from the Hungarian common noun herceg meaning ‘duke’ (old spelling) and refers to some kind of connection (e.g. service) with the person bearing the dignity. It may also refer to a characteristic feature (e.g. dressing or behaviour similar to that of a duke). Variants: Herceg, Herczegh. |