Nagy

The surname Nagy is of Hungarian origin, not typically associated with British lineage. In Hungarian, "Nagy" means "big" or "great," and it is a common surname in Hungary and other parts of Central Europe. It is often used to denote a person's physical stature, character attributes, or social standing rather than a familial relation.

Members of the Nagy family are likely to have Hungarian or Central European roots, with their ancestors originating from the region. The surname may have been passed down through generations, retaining its original meaning and significance.

Due to its Hungarian origins, the surname Nagy is not a typical surname found within British genealogical records or historical documents. It is more closely associated with Hungarian culture and heritage.

There are approximately 1,562 people named Nagy in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,194th most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Nagy.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Hungary

Language of origin: Hungarian

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Attila
  • Gabor
  • Janos
  • Laszlo
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Sandor
  • Tamas
  • Zoltan
  • Zsolt

Female

  • Agnes
  • Andrea
  • Anna
  • Dina
  • Eszter
  • Eva
  • Gabriella
  • Ilona
  • Katalin
  • Krisztina
  • Maria
  • Victoria
  • Zsuzsanna

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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