BALAZS

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Balazs

Balazs is a surname of Hungarian origin, with a small number of individuals with this surname residing in the United Kingdom. As with many surnames, the origin of the name Balazs can provide insight into the historical lineage of those who bear it.

The surname Balazs is believed to have originated from Hungary, where it is a common surname, often of Hungarian Jewish origin. In Hungarian, Balazs is a given name, derived from the Slavic name Blazhe which means "to stammer" or "to lisp". Over time, this given name has been adopted as a surname by families in Hungary and other countries.

As Hungarian Jews began to migrate to the United Kingdom, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, some individuals with the surname Balazs settled in the UK. The surname may also have been introduced to the British Isles through other channels such as immigration, marriage, or other historical events.

While the surname Balazs may not be as common in the UK as in Hungary, it is part of the diverse tapestry of surnames that reflect the history of migration and cultural exchange in the British Isles. Like many surnames, the name Balazs can serve as a link to one's ancestral heritage and the shared experiences of those who have carried it throughout generations.

There are approximately 182 people named Balazs in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Balazs.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Attila
Clive
David
Gabor
John
Levente
Peter
Robert
Sandor
Zoltan
Zsolt

Female

Andrea
Anna
Brigitta
Caroline
Catherine
Eszter
Maria
Michelle
Noemi
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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