GERGELY
Gergely
Gergely is a Hungarian surname with roots in the British Isles. The name Gergely is derived from the Hungarian personal name 'Gergely', which in turn is derived from the Latin name 'Gregorius', meaning 'Watchful' or 'Vigilant'.
The surname Gergely is relatively rare in Britain and is often found among people of Hungarian descent. It is believed that the name was brought to the UK by Hungarian immigrants or individuals with connections to Hungary.
The Gergely surname is not widely known or extensively documented in British history, but its Hungarian origins add an intriguing dimension to its presence in the United Kingdom. As with many surnames, the history and lineage of the Gergely family name may vary from individual to individual, making it a subject of interest for genealogists and historians alike.
There are approximately 66 people named Gergely in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Gergely.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Hungary
Language of origin: Hungarian
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andras
- Balazs
- Dan
- David
- Jolan
- Peter
- Robert
- Sandor
- Tibor
- Tunde
- Zoltan
Female
- Bela
- Eva
- Gillian
- Ilona
- Kinga
- Lauretta
- Monika
- Szilvia
- Therese
- Timea