Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries

HEGEDŰS

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Originof Hungarian origin
TypeFamily name referring to an occupation, activity or social status

Description

The name is derived from the Hungarian common noun hegedűs meaning ‘fiddler’ and refers to an occupation or activity (playing or perhaps making the fiddle). Note: A common variant, Hegedüs is also included among the 200 most common family names.