Erdélyei

Erdélyei is a surname of Hungarian origin. It translates to "of Transylvania" or "Transylvanian". The name likely originated as an ethnonym, indicating that an ancestor or family came from the historical region of Transylvania, which is known in Hungarian as Erdély. Surnames denoting a place of origin are common across many cultures and languages. Over time, as people migrated or established more permanent residences, these locational descriptors became fixed as family names. Therefore, individuals bearing the surname Erdélyei would historically have had a connection to the Transylvania region. The surname can be found among people of Hungarian descent in Hungary, Romania, and in diaspora communities worldwide. Variations in spelling or transliteration may exist due to historical records and different linguistic contexts.