lehúz

Lehúz is a Hungarian surname. It is derived from the Hungarian word "lehúzni," which means "to pull down" or "to draw down." This could have referred to a person who lived in a low-lying area, or perhaps a hunter who pulled down game. Surnames with similar origins are found in other European languages.

The surname lehúz appears in historical records in various Hungarian regions. Like many surnames, its exact origins can be difficult to pinpoint definitively without extensive genealogical research. The distribution of the surname across Hungary suggests it may have arisen independently in different localities or spread from a common point of origin. Over time, families bearing the lehúz surname have migrated both within Hungary and to other countries, particularly those with significant Hungarian diaspora.

Individuals with the lehúz surname have contributed to various fields, including arts, sciences, and public service, as is common with surnames found across populations. The historical context of surname formation in Hungary indicates that many names were descriptive, occupational, or locational in origin, and lehúz fits this pattern of derivation from common verbs.