LAKATOS
Lakatos
Lakatos is a surname of Hungarian origin, though it can also be found among individuals of Romanian ethnicity. This surname is most commonly associated with individuals from Transylvania, which has historical ties to both Hungary and Romania.
The name Lakatos derives from Hungarian and means "locksmith" or "keymaker". This suggests that the original bearers of the surname were individuals involved in working with locks and keys, a profession of importance in medieval times when security was a critical concern.
The surname Lakatos is not as widespread as some other Hungarian surnames, but it holds significance to those who bear it. As with many surnames, it often serves as a link to the ancestral history of the family and can provide clues about their heritage.
Throughout history, individuals with the surname Lakatos have made contributions to various fields and have left a mark on the communities they were a part of. Today, the name continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the legacy of the locksmiths and keymakers from the past.
There are approximately 160 people named Lakatos in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Lakatos.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Attila
- Gabor
- Ivan
- Jozef
- Jozsef
- Ladislav
- Peter
- Robert
- Sorin
- Stefan
- Zoltan
Female
- Andrea
- Brigitta
- Ildiko
- Jan
- Katalin
- Krisztina
- Lisa
- Maria
- Melanie
- Monika