élhelyi

Élhelyi is a Hungarian surname and, when used as an adjective, a toponymic term meaning “of Élhely” or “from Élhely.” The name is formed by adding the suffix -i to a place name, a common pattern in Hungarian onomastics to denote origin or affiliation. As such, Élhelyi may describe a person whose family originated in a locality named Élhely or a similarly named settlement. The precise location or historical origin of the place name Élhely is not widely attested in general sources, so the form is best understood as indicating origin rather than occupation or status.

In contemporary usage, Élhelyi appears primarily in Hungary and among Hungarian-speaking communities abroad. Like other -i surnames, it can be found across different generations and regions, and bearers may be involved in a range of professional fields. There are no widely established international biographical entries that point to a single prominent figure bearing the name, though individual bearers may achieve recognition in local or national contexts.

Élhelyi exemplifies a broader pattern in Hungarian surname formation, where -i and -y endings are used to create demonyms and surnames that signal geographical origin. For researchers, genealogical records and name dictionaries can provide more specific information about particular families bearing the surname Élhelyi.