Horváth

Horváth is a common Hungarian surname. It originally denoted a person of Croatian origin or association. The word Horvát is the Hungarian term for Croat. The surname is prevalent in Hungary and in regions with historical Hungarian connections, such as parts of Slovakia, Romania (Transylvania), Serbia (Vojvodina), and Austria (Burgenland). The spelling variations may occur depending on the region and historical transliteration practices. The name essentially signifies "Croat" or "of Croatian descent."