dobó

Dobó is a Hungarian-language surname and toponym. The acute accent on the final ó marks a long vowel in Hungarian orthography. The name is most closely associated with István Dobó, a 16th-century Hungarian military commander who led the defense of the fortress of Eger during the Ottoman siege of 1552. His successful stand against a larger force made him a national figure in Hungarian history, and he is commemorated in the city of Eger by landmarks bearing his name.

In Eger, the name Dobó appears in public places and institutions connected with the fortress heritage. The Dobó István Castle Museum is housed in the historic Eger Castle and preserves artifacts from the siege and regional history. Dobó tér, or Dobó Square, is a central city space that honors István Dobó and serves as a gateway to the fortress. Beyond these places, Dobó remains a surname used by individuals within Hungary and Hungarian communities worldwide.

Etymology and exact origins of the surname are not uniformly documented, but it is recognized as a traditional Hungarian surname associated with historical memory in the Eger region.