EtymologyVastagh is a Hungarian surname, a variant of Vastag. The root name originates from the Hungarian adjective vastag, meaning "stout" or "thick", which was used as a nickname for a person of sturdy build.Notable BearersGyörgy Vastagh (1834–1922) was a Hungarian painter known for portrait and landscape works. Pál Vastagh (born 1946) is a Hungarian politician and jurist who served in the National Assembly.Related FormsThis surname is a variant of Vastag, and both names belong to the same onomastic category of descriptive Hungarian surnames based on physical characteristics.Meaning: "stout" or "thick"Origin: HungarianType: SurnameUsage regions: Hungary