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Urády (also transliterated Urady) is primarily a Hungarian surname and, less commonly, a toponym used in Central Europe. The name appears among Hungarian-speaking communities in Hungary and in neighboring regions with historic Hungarian populations, such as Slovakia, Transylvania in Romania, and parts of Serbia.

Origin and meaning

The exact origin of the surname is not clearly documented. It is generally regarded as a Hungarian family name that may be derived from a habitational or patronymic pattern, often linked to the root úr meaning “lord” or “mister,” and a suffix found in many Hungarian surnames that can indicate origin or belonging to a family or place. Alternative etymologies propose a toponymic source from a historic estate or locale name.

Spelling, pronunciation, and variants

The standard Hungarian spelling is Urády, with the acute accent on the a. Variants and transcription differences include Urady, Urádi, and, in non-Hungarian contexts where diacritics are omitted, Urady or Urady. Differences in diacritics reflect broader practices of adapting Hungarian names to other languages and alphabets.

Distribution and usage

As a surname, Urády is most closely associated with Hungarian identity and heritage. In diaspora communities, individuals with this name may appear in North America and other regions where Hungarians settled. It is typically used as a family name in Western-style sorting, while in Hungarian contexts the surname traditionally comes after the given name in standard format.

Notable bearers

The name is linked to several individuals in regional history and culture, though specific biographies are not listed here.