Surname · Hungarian origin
Kovacs
Meaning
The surname Kovacs means Smith.
Origin
Hungarian
Type
occupational
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Kovacs
Kovács means “smith,” the Hungarian equivalent of Smith.
What kind of surname is Kovacs?
Kovacs is a occupational surname, originally describing the bearer's job or trade. It belongs to the Hungarian naming tradition — you can read how Hungarian surnames were formed on our Hungarian last names page.
Variants & spellings of Kovacs
You may also see this surname written as:
- Kovács
Other Hungarian surnames
Other occupational surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Kovacs mean?
The surname Kovacs means Smith. Kovács means “smith,” the Hungarian equivalent of Smith.
Where does the surname Kovacs come from?
Kovacs is a surname of Hungarian origin.
What kind of surname is Kovacs?
Kovacs is a occupational surname, originally describing the bearer's job or trade.
What are other spellings of Kovacs?
Variant spellings of Kovacs include Kovács.
What are other Hungarian surnames?
Other Hungarian surnames include Balogh, Farkas, Fekete, Horvath, Juhasz, Kiss.