| ![Show Contents]() László History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of LászlóWhat does the name László mean? The name László is a ancient Hungarian male given name and surname derived from the King-Knight Saint Ladislaus I of Hungary (1077-1095). The name derives from Ladislav, a variant of Vladislav. The name has a history of being frequently Anglicized as Leslie. Today, the name is the most common male name. The Hungarian surname László is patronymic in origin, being one of those surnames derived from the first name of a father. In this instance the surname László is derived from the personal name Ladislaus ("glorious lord"). The surname László, thus, simply means "son of Ladislaus". St. Ladislas is a great figure in Hungarian history. He succeeded to the throne in 1077 and had to put down rebellions, drive the Tartars back to Russia, and fight the Serbs and Bulgars. He acted always in the best interests of his people. A huge man, he was very popular with the soldiers he led into battle. He was a man of great wisdom, and when it came time for the West to choose a leader for the First Crusade, the French, English, and Spanish unanimously selected Ladislas. He accepted but died in 1095 before he could take the expedition to the Holy Land. Early Origins of the László familyThe surname László was first found in Hungary where early records of the surname László and its variants date back to at least the sixteenth century. Duke Lassle was recorded in 1524. Early History of the László familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our László research. Another 25 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1653, 1693, 1751, 1755, 1840, 1848 and 1849 are included under the topic Early László History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. László Spelling VariationsItalian surnames come in far more variations than the names of most other nationalities. Regional traditions and dialects are a decisive factor in this characteristic. For example, northern names tend to end in "o", while southern in "i". Also important, but not unique to Italy, was the fact that before dictionaries and the printing press most scribes simply spelled words according to their sounds. The predictable result was an enormous number of spelling variations. The recorded spellings of László include László, Laszlo, Lassla, and Lasslin and others. Early Notables of the László familyMore information is included under the topic Early László Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| László migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first North American settlers with László name or one of its variants:
- Stephan Laszlo, aged 29, Hungarian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Pres Roosevelt" 1
- Szirmay Laszlo, aged 19, settler from Yogoslavia who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Dulcania" 1
László Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Sofie Laszlo, aged 19, Austrian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Noordland" in 1839 1
- Chas Laszlo, aged 40, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Manhattan" in 1865 1
- Sjabo Laszlo, aged 33, Hungarian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Norddentscher Lloyd JJ Werra" in 1888 1
- Naser Laszlo, aged 46, Austrian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Allev" in 1888 1
- Janos Laszlo, aged 25, Hungarian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Saale" in 1889 1
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| László migration to Australia | + |
László Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century- Eva Maria Laszlo, settler from London who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Maloja" in 1939 2
- Franz Michael Laszlo, settler from London who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Maloja" in 1939 2
- Herbert Laszlo, settler from London who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Maloja" in 1939 2
- Ilso Laszlo, settler from London who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Maloja" in 1939 2
- Andras Laszlo, settler from Naples who arrived in Australia aboard the ship "Protea" in 1949 2
- ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Contemporary Notables of the name László (post 1700) | + |
- Tony László (b. 1960), American journalist
- Miklós László (1903-1973), Hungarian-American playwright
- Ernest Laszlo (1898-1984), Hungarian-American cinematographer and Academy Award winner
- Andrew Laszlo (1926-2011), Hungarian-American cinematographer
- Alexander László (1895-1870), Hungarian-American pianist, musical composer, arranger and inventor
- Erno László (1897-1973), Hungarian-born American dermatologist and cosmetic businessman
- Alexander Laszlo (b. 1964), American systems scientist
- Philip de László (1869-1937), Hungarian painter known for portraits of royalty and aristocrats
- Paul László (1900-1993), architect
- ... (Another 9 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
- Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
- National Archives of Australia retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ListingReports/PassengerListing.aspx
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