Túlélk

Túlélk is a Hungarian surname. Its literal translation from Hungarian is "survivor." The name likely arose as a descriptive epithet, perhaps given to an individual who endured hardship, a significant event, or a difficult period in their life. Surnames with similar semantic origins, referring to resilience or survival, exist in various cultures. The adoption of such descriptive names was common historically, often becoming hereditary within families. As with many surnames, the exact circumstances and initial bearer of the name "Túlélk" are not definitively documented, making its precise origin a matter of linguistic and historical interpretation. Today, individuals bearing the surname Túlélk can be found primarily in Hungary and among Hungarian diaspora communities.