Surname · Hungarian origin
Balogh
Meaning
The surname Balogh means Left-handed.
Origin
Hungarian
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Balogh
Balogh means “left-handed.”
What kind of surname is Balogh?
Balogh is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Hungarian naming tradition — you can read how Hungarian surnames were formed on our Hungarian last names page.
Other Hungarian surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Balogh mean?
The surname Balogh means Left-handed. Balogh means “left-handed.”
Where does the surname Balogh come from?
Balogh is a surname of Hungarian origin.
What kind of surname is Balogh?
Balogh is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other Hungarian surnames?
Other Hungarian surnames include Farkas, Fekete, Horvath, Juhasz, Kiss, Kovacs.