Mézes

Mèzes is a surname of Hungarian origin, typically written Mézes in standard Hungarian orthography, though the form Mèzes sometimes appears in non-Hungarian texts. The name is believed to derive from the Hungarian word méz, meaning honey, with the suffix -es forming an adjective or noun indicating association. As a result, Mézes historically could have pointed to someone associated with beekeeping, honey production, or a place linked to honey.

Geographic distribution of the surname mirrors historical Hungarian settlement patterns. It is found among ethnic Hungarians in Hungary and in neighboring regions with Hungarian communities, such as Romania (notably Transylvania) and Slovakia. It is also present among Hungarian diaspora populations in Western Europe and North America.

In addition to its use as a surname, Mézes appears in toponymy in parts of Central Europe where Hungarian influence has been historically strong. In non-Hungarian-language sources, transliteration variations can yield forms such as Mèzes.

The name is generally treated as a proper noun in encyclopedic contexts, with no singular subject dominating its usage. Variants and related names can arise from regional orthographic practices or transliteration standards across languages that have borrowed Hungarian nomenclature. See also Méz (honey) and discussions of Hungarian surnames derived from natural features or occupations.