BIRO
Biro
The surname Biro is of Hungarian origin, with its roots in the word "biro," which means "judge" or "referee" in Hungarian. The name is thought to have been adopted as an occupational surname for someone who worked as a judge or referee in medieval Hungary.
The Biro family name has particularly strong historical ties to Hungary, where it originated. Over time, some individuals bearing the surname Biro may have migrated to other countries, including the United Kingdom, leading to its presence in British records.
Like many surnames, Biro has evolved over the centuries as families spread and mixed with different cultures. Variations in spelling may also exist, such as "Byro" or "Birovski". Family history research into the origin of the Biro name may reveal more specific details about a particular family's ancestry and lineage.
In modern times, individuals with the surname Biro can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, each potentially holding a unique story of their family's heritage and lineage.
There are approximately 233 people named Biro in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Biro.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Attila
- Daniel
- Gabor
- Istvan
- Laszlo
- Mike
- Paul
- Peter
- Tamas
- Zoltan
Female
- Andrea
- Anita
- Anna
- Edit
- Eva
- Judit
- Katherine
- Laura
- Maria
- Mariann
Similar and related surnames
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