kötegelnek

Kotegelek is a surname of Hungarian origin. The name likely derives from the occupational term for someone who worked with rope, a "kötél" meaning rope in Hungarian. It is possible that the original bearers of the name were rope makers, sailors, or otherwise involved in professions that required the use of ropes. Surnames based on occupations were very common in medieval Europe and continued to be adopted and passed down through generations. The distribution of the surname Kotegelek is predominantly found in Hungary and among Hungarian diaspora communities. Variations in spelling might exist, though Kotegelek is the most common form. As with many surnames, its exact historical origins and the specific circumstances of its first use are not definitively recorded, but the etymological connection to the Hungarian word for rope provides a strong indication of its meaning and likely origin.