Kovacs Name Meaning & Origin
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The surname Kovacs is of Hungarian origin, derived from the Hungarian word 'kovács' meaning 'blacksmith.' It is a common surname in Hungary and among Hungarian communities, and it has spread to neighboring countries. The name reflects an ancestral occupation of blacksmithing.
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Hungarian (Magyar) 92% -
Romanian (Romanian) 5% -
Slovak (Slovak) 3%
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Name Details
- Last Name: Kovacs
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Kovacs
Péter Kovács, a Hungarian footballer; Zoltán Kovács, a Hungarian politician; and András Kovács, a Hungarian film director.
Kovacs Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 8
People with this name tend to be: Ambitious, goal-oriented and authoritative.