Surname · Hungarian origin
Fekete
Meaning
The surname Fekete means Black, dark-haired.
Origin
Hungarian
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Fekete
Fekete means “black,” for dark hair or complexion.
What kind of surname is Fekete?
Fekete 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 Fekete mean?
The surname Fekete means Black, dark-haired. Fekete means “black,” for dark hair or complexion.
Where does the surname Fekete come from?
Fekete is a surname of Hungarian origin.
What kind of surname is Fekete?
Fekete is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other Hungarian surnames?
Other Hungarian surnames include Balogh, Farkas, Horvath, Juhasz, Kiss, Kovacs.