Hollósy

Hollósy is a Hungarian-language surname and, less commonly, a toponym. The name is generally linked to the Hungarian word holló, meaning crow or raven, and is often interpreted as a nickname or as indicating origin from a place associated with crows. The form Hollósy commonly appears in Hungarian-speaking regions and among Hungarian communities abroad, and it has variants such as Hollósi.

The most notable bearer of the name is Simon Hollósy, a Hungarian painter who became a leading figure in the Nagybánya (Baia Mare) artists’ colony, an influential center for Hungarian and Central European painting in the late 19th century. Hollósy’s work and organizational efforts helped shape modern Hungarian art and fostered collaboration among generations of artists, both within Hungary and in the broader European art world.

The surname Hollósy is relatively uncommon and is most frequently found among Hungarians and people of Hungarian descent. In genealogical and onomastic contexts, it is common to encounter related forms such as Hollósi, which reflects typical Hungarian surname variations tied to origin or family association. While Hollósy is most widely recognized as a surname, it may occasionally appear in informal or historical references to individuals bearing the name.