származéknévbl

Származéknév is a Hungarian term used in onomastics to denote a family name or surname, i.e., a name inherited and used to identify members of a family. The concept covers the origin, meaning, and formation of surnames and their role in personal identity and genealogical research. The exact form “származéknévbl” does not correspond to a standard Hungarian word; it is likely a misspelling or a nonstandard morphing of származéknév or származéknévből (from a derived surname). In discussions of Hungarian surnames, the base term származéknév is more typical.

Origins and varieties. A származéknév can be derived from various sources: toponymic (from a place), occupational (from a trade), patronymic or matronymic (from a parent’s name), ethnonymic (from an ethnic group), or nickname-based (from a characteristic). Over centuries, these sources shaped a wide range of Hungarian surnames, many of which became hereditary as populations moved, settled, and civil authorities began recording families.

Usage and conventions. In modern Hungarian usage, the surname is usually shared by all members of a family, regardless of gender. Spelling and pronunciation have been standardized, though historical records may reflect older variants. Surnames are important in genealogical research, as civil registries, church books, and census data typically list them prominently and help trace lineage and geographic origins.

Research tips. To study a származéknév, consult etymological dictionaries, name registries, and archival records. Consider the source of the surname (place, occupation, ancestor’s name) and regional naming patterns. Language- or region-specific studies can illuminate migration and ethnolinguistic influences on name formation.