Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries

GAÁL

Description available in the following languages:
Originof Hungarian origin
TypeFamily name referring to the connection with the father or another ancestor by that name

Description

The name is derived from the Hungarian given name Gál ‘Gall’ (old spelling) with the patronymic suffix -i and refers to the connection with the father or another ancestor by that name. Note: A common variant, Gál is also included among the 200 most common family names. Other variant: Gáll.