Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries
KOVÁCS
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| Type | Family name referring to an occupation, activity or social status |
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The name is derived from the Hungarian common noun (of Slavic origin) kovács meaning ‘smith’. It may also be derived directly from some Slavic language. In both cases, it refers to an occupation. Note: A common possible variant, Kováč is also among the 200 most common family names. Other Variants: Kovacs, Kovač. |