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Kovacs

Kovacs, with the Hungarian diacritic form Kovács, is a surname of Hungarian origin. The name is derived from kovács, meaning blacksmith, and originated as an occupational surname in medieval Hungary. It is one of the most common Hungarian surnames. In English-language contexts the diacritic is frequently omitted, yielding Kovacs.

Distribution and variants: The surname is widespread in Hungary and among Hungarian communities abroad, particularly in

Notable people: Ernie Kovacs (1919–1962) was an American comedian and television pioneer known for his innovative

See also: The surname Kovács is the standard Hungarian spelling, and Kovács without the diaeresis is the

the
United
States
and
Canada,
as
well
as
in
other
parts
of
Europe
with
Hungarian
migration.
Cognates
and
related
surnames
exist
in
neighboring
languages,
such
as
Kovač
in
Croatian
and
Serbian,
and
Kovachev
in
Bulgarian.
humor
and
visual
gags.
The
name
is
borne
by
many
other
individuals
across
fields
such
as
arts,
sports,
science,
and
public
life,
reflecting
its
long-standing
presence
in
Hungarian
society
and
the
diaspora.
common
international
rendering
of
the
same
name.
Related
surnames
in
other
languages
highlight
cultural
and
linguistic
connections
within
the
broader
region.