Radnótis

Radnóti is a Hungarian surname. It is believed to have originated from the Hungarian town of Radnót, now known as Radna, Romania. This place name itself is thought to derive from a Slavic root related to a river or water source. The surname is most famously associated with Miklós Radnóti, a prominent 20th-century Hungarian Jewish poet and translator who was a victim of the Holocaust. His experiences during the war and his poetic output have cemented the name's significance in Hungarian literature and history. The surname is not particularly common but is recognizable due to Radnóti's enduring legacy. Individuals bearing the Radnóti surname can be found in Hungary and in diaspora communities around the world. The history of the name is tied to a specific geographical location and the broader migration patterns of Hungarian populations.