Meaning & Origin:
Mészáros is a Hungarian occupational surname meaning “butcher,” derived from the word “mész,” meaning “lime” or “meat.”

History & Notable People:
The surname reflects Hungary’s agrarian past, where butchers played an essential role in rural and urban communities. Notable individuals include Lőrinc Mészáros, a Hungarian businessman and one of the wealthiest individuals in Hungary, and András Mészáros, a prominent Hungarian actor.