Király is a Hungarian surname, meaning king. The name is predominantly found in communities across Hungary, followed by Austria, Slovenia, and Switzerland in terms of frequency per million of citizens. Origins of the surname include the Slavonic word of the late 1600s meaning "king". It is also a middle high German word, used as a term of endearment, for curly headed individuals. This pronunciation of Király differs by region. For example, the American pronunciation of Kiraly is "KEER-ah-lee," and the Hungarian pronunciation is kiraːj.
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Pronunciation
This pronunciation of Kiraly differs by region. The American pronunciation of Kiraly is "Keer-ah-lee." The accent falls on the first syllable. The Hungarian pronunciation is kiraːj, used by Gábor Király.
Kiralys in the United States
Small pockets of Kiraly families exist around the world, primarily in Hungary, but most in the United States are found in Cleveland, Ohio, the state of Connecticut, and in Arlington, Virginia.
Notable people
Notable people with the name include: