Surname · Hungarian origin
Nagy
Meaning
The surname Nagy means Big, great.
Origin
Hungarian
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Nagy
Nagy, the most common Hungarian surname, means “big” or “great.”
What kind of surname is Nagy?
Nagy 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 Nagy mean?
The surname Nagy means Big, great. Nagy, the most common Hungarian surname, means “big” or “great.”
Where does the surname Nagy come from?
Nagy is a surname of Hungarian origin.
What kind of surname is Nagy?
Nagy is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other Hungarian surnames?
Other Hungarian surnames include Balogh, Farkas, Fekete, Horvath, Juhasz, Kiss.