Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries

KISS

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Originof Hungarian origin
TypeFamily name referring to internal or external characteristics, circumstances or event

Description

The name is derived from the Hungarian adjective kis (old spelling) meaning ‘small’ and refers to a characteristic feature (small stature or the younger in the family). Note: A common variant, Kišš is also among the 200 most common family names. Other variants: Kis, Kiš.