concept   family name
culture   Hungary
statement   Hungarian family names often come from the father's first name or a combination of the parents' surnames.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 family name Hungary In some cultures, family names are not commonly used, and individuals are instead identified by their given name along with their father's given name. 1
2 family surname Hungary Family surname is traditionally formed by combining the father's and mother's surnames. 1
3 surnames Hungary In these countries, surnames are often derived from the father's first name and contain the suffix -son or -dottir, meaning 'son of' or 'daughter of'. 1