Varga

Varga is a British surname of Hungarian origin, derived from the Hungarian word for "shoemaker". The name is believed to have been brought to the United Kingdom by Hungarian immigrants, particularly those who arrived during the early 20th century.

The Varga surname is relatively rare in the UK, with most individuals of this name tracing their ancestry back to Hungary or other Eastern European countries. Despite its limited presence, those with the surname Varga have made contributions to various fields in British society, including the arts, academia, and business.

Due to its origin and unique history, the surname Varga holds cultural significance and serves as a reminder of the diverse influences that have shaped contemporary British society.

There are approximately 1,048 people named Varga in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,107th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Varga.

Origin: Iberian

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Spain

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Spanish

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Attila
  • Gabor
  • Istvan
  • Janos
  • Laszlo
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Tamas
  • Tibor
  • Zoltan

Female

  • Andrea
  • Anita
  • Caroline
  • Emma
  • Gabriella
  • Janet
  • Katalin
  • Krisztina
  • Margaret
  • Maria
  • Monika
  • Susan
  • Timea
  • Viktoria

Similar and related surnames

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