buday
Buday is a surname of Hungarian origin. It is commonly treated as a variant of Budai, a toponymic surname meaning "from Buda," the western part of old Budapest. The resemblance in form suggests a shared root tied to place of origin rather than a personal name.
The form Buday may reflect orthographic or phonetic changes introduced through regional dialects, transliteration, or record-keeping
The surname is relatively uncommon and is borne by individuals across a range of professions, including sports,
Related forms include Budai, the more common toponymic variant meaning "from Buda." Some families adopted Buday