Ağbaşlar

Ağbaşlar is a Turkish surname. Surnames in Turkey were officially adopted with the Surname Law (Soyadı Kanunu) of 1934. Prior to this law, families were often identified by nicknames, place of origin, profession, or other distinguishing features, which were not formally registered as surnames. The surname Ağbaşlar likely originated from one of these informal identifiers, and its precise meaning and origin can vary depending on the family history. It could be derived from "Ağbaş" (meaning "white head" or "elder" in Turkish) combined with the suffix "-lar," which signifies plurality. Therefore, Ağbaşlar can be interpreted as "those with white hair," "elders," or possibly denoting a lineage associated with a respected or older figure. Genealogical research or family history records would be needed to determine the specific origin of the surname for a particular family bearing the name.