Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries
VASS
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| Origin | of Hungarian origin |
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| Type | Family name referring to an occupation, activity or social status |
| Family name referring to internal or external characteristics, circumstances or event |
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The name is derived from the Hungarian word vas meaning ‘iron’ (old spelling) and refers to an occupation (e.g. smith). It may also refer to a characteristic feature (e.g. strength, toughness). Note: A common variant, Vas is also included among the 200 most common family names. |