Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries

NYÁRI

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Originof Hungarian origin
TypeFamily name referring to the place of residence, origin or estate
Family name referring to internal or external characteristics, circumstances or event

Description

The name is derived from the Hungarian place name (settlement name) Nyár with the suffix -i and refers to a place of residence, origin or estate. It may also be derived from the common noun nyár ’summer’ with the suffix -i and refer to a characteristic feature (e.g. somebody born in the summer). Variant: Nyáry.