Varga (surname)

Varga
Family name
Meaning shoemaker
Region of origin Hungarian-speaking areas of Central Europe, especially Hungary
Language(s) of origin Hungarian
Related names Vargha, Warga, Wargha (old Hungarian spellings)

Varga or Vargha is a Hungarian language occupational surname derived from the Hungarian term "Varga" (ancient term, not used in contemporary Hungarian) which means "leatherworker" or leather repairman; someone who works with leather. As such, varga also used to refer to saddle makers, shoemakers or boot makers.

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