Szigeti

Szigeti is a Hungarian surname derived from the word sziget, meaning island. It is typically a habitational or topographic name for someone from a place named Sziget or otherwise associated with an island, reflecting common patterns in Hungarian surname formation.

The name is most prevalent among Hungarians and in regions with historical Hungarian populations, such as parts of Transylvania. As a result of migration and diaspora, bearers of the surname can be found in other parts of Europe and in North America and beyond.

Notable individuals with the surname include Joseph Szigeti (1892–1973), a Hungarian-born violinist who achieved international prominence in the early to mid-20th century and became one of the leading interpreters of classical repertoire of his time. Beyond this figure, the surname appears among various individuals across fields, reflecting the broader dispersion of Hungarian-speaking communities.