Nagy
Nagy is a Hungarian surname meaning “big” or “great.” It is one of the most common surnames in Hungary and among Hungarian-speaking communities worldwide. The name derives from the Hungarian adjective nagy and likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone tall, powerful, or notable, later becoming a hereditary family name. In Hungarian usage, the surname is placed before given names in formal contexts, but in many English-language settings it appears after the given name as a conventional last name.
The surname is most prevalent in Hungary and in regions with historic Hungarian populations, including parts
Notable bearers include Imre Nagy (1896–1958), a Hungarian statesman who served as prime minister and emerged