Magyar

[pmccarthy]

When I was a kid collecting stamps, Magyar Posta was the Hungarian post office. Magyar meant Hungarian. So how come their new guy has that name? Did he change his name to win votes? 

[octave]

Yes, I remember stamps with Magyar from my childhood stamp-collecting phase.

 

According to AI:

 

Magyar is a relatively common surname in Hungary, acting as an ethnic name that means "Hungarian". It is frequently found across the country, particularly in regions with mixed historical ethnicity. As a surname, it is sometimes the result of historical "Magyarization," where families changed foreign-sounding names to more patriotic ones. 

 

Key Facts About the Name "Magyar"

• Meaning: The word magyar is the autonym for Hungarians and means "Hungarian".
• Origin: The name stems from the ancient Megyer tribe, which was a dominant clan among the Hungarian tribes in the 9th century.
• Commonality: It is a common surname in Hungary.
• Related Names: Similar to other ethnic surnames in Hungary, such as Horváth (Croat) or Német (German).
• Distribution: Data shows high concentrations of individuals with the surname Magyar in areas like Budapest and regional centers such as Hajdúszoboszló and Kecskemét. 

While it means "Hungarian," it is important to note that the country itself is called Magyarország (literally "Land of the Magyars") by its inhabitants.

Edited 5 hours ago by octave

[old man emu]

Haven't you know a bloke named English, or his mate French?