Meaning & History
Erős is a Hungarian surname meaning "strong" in Hungarian. The name derives directly from the adjective erős (strong), and is one of several European surnames that describe physical or character strength, such as the French Fort or the English Strong. In Hungarian onomastics, it belongs to a category of surnames originating from adjectives, often nicknames that later became hereditary.
Notable bearers include Gábor Erős (born 1980), Károly Erős (born 1971), and Ronald Erős (born 1993), all Hungarian football players, as well as conductor Peter Erős (1932–2014). German medical doctor Reinhard Erös (born 1948) also carries a variant spelling.
Notable bearers include Gábor Erős (born 1980), Károly Erős (born 1971), and Ronald Erős (born 1993), all Hungarian football players, as well as conductor Peter Erős (1932–2014). German medical doctor Reinhard Erös (born 1948) also carries a variant spelling.
- Meaning: Strong
- Origin: Hungarian
- Type: Surname from an adjective
- Usage: Hungarian
Sources: Wikipedia — Erős