Bolgar (surname)

Bolgar is a surname of multiple potential origins. It may be:

• Hungarian: Likely derived from the Hungarian word "bolgár," referring to someone from Bulgaria or someone of Bulgarian descent. Historically, there has been significant interaction and migration between Hungary and Bulgaria.

• Slavic: A Slavic origin is also possible, with the name potentially stemming from a similar root as the Hungarian usage, referring to Bulgarian ancestry or association. It could also be a topographic surname relating to a geographical feature.

• Jewish (Ashkenazic): In some cases, Bolgar may be an Ashkenazi Jewish surname. The origin and meaning in this context are less clear but could be a toponymic name referencing a place name in Eastern Europe, or a more ornamental name.

The distribution of the surname Bolgar is concentrated in regions historically associated with Hungarian, Slavic, and Ashkenazi Jewish populations, including Hungary, Eastern Europe, and areas where these groups emigrated, such as North America.