pongorácz
Pongorácz is a surname of Hungarian origin. It is derived from the given name Pongrác, which itself is a Hungarian form of the German name Pongratz. The name Pongratz is believed to be of Slavic origin, possibly related to the word "ponagrad," meaning "to urge on" or "to encourage." The surname Pongorácz would have indicated a patronymic lineage, meaning "son of Pongrác."
The Pongorácz family name is found in Hungary and its historical territories, including parts of modern-day