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| ⚫ | The surname '''Kiraly''' is predominately found in communities across [[Hungary]], followed by Austria, Slovenia, and Switzerland in terms of [http://worldnames.publicprofiler.org/Default.aspx frequency per million] of citizens. Origins of the surname include the [[Slavonic]] word of the late 1600s meaning [http://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Kiraly king]. It is also a middle high German word, used as a term of endearment, for curly headed [http://www.houseofnames.com/kiraly-family-crest individuals]. |
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| ⚫ | The surname '''Kiraly''' is predominately found in communities across [[Hungary]], followed by [[Austria]], [[Slovenia]], and [[Switzerland]] in terms of [http://worldnames.publicprofiler.org/Default.aspx frequency per million] of citizens. Origins of the surname include the [[Slavonic]] word of the late 1600s meaning [http://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Kiraly king]. It is also a middle high German word, used as a term of endearment, for curly headed [http://www.houseofnames.com/kiraly-family-crest individuals]. |
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== Kiralys in the United States == |
== Kiralys in the United States == |
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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 Alexandria, Virginia. |
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 Alexandria, Virginia. |
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== The Kiraly (Dance) == |
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The Kiraly Dance emerged in the club scene in the greater Washington D.C. area in late 2011. The dance is known for its free-flow movements of the lower body complemented by rigid control of both arms which remain at the side of the individual. The Kiraly is predominantly accompanied by [[electronica]], [[techno]], or [[trance]] music. |
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== Notable Kiralys == |
== Notable Kiralys == |
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Revision as of 17:25, 24 March 2012
The surname Kiraly is predominately 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.
Redefined
In the United States, the surname was redefined by Stacia Falat and Dominic Volonnino, both who took on the Kiraly surname at their wedding on July 9, 2011. The name was an amalgamation of Gaelic words that represent virtues important to the couple. They chose two virtues: kindness and social justice. Kiraly is not inherently an Irish last name. However, since both Stacia and Dominic are Irish, they sought Gaelic translations for these two virtues.
The Gaelic translation for kindness is Cineáltas or Kinnaltah (the Anglicanized spelling), which embodies tenderness and concern for others, goodness, and charitable behavior.
Social justice refers to creating a society or institution that is based on the principles of equality and solidarity, and that recognizes the basic human rights and dignity of every person. The closest Gaelic translation to this concept is Grástúil or graciousness, which embodies compassion, sympathy, understanding, and being humane and merciful.
Stacia Falat and Dominic Volonnino combined the Gaelic words Kinnaltah and Grastuil to come up with part of the surname...KIRA. The "LY" in Kiraly was borrowed from the surname Heile. Bernie and Stasy Heile, Stacia's grandparents, who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on April 14, 2011. The combined name became KIRALY.
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 Alexandria, Virginia.
Notable Kiralys
- Gábor Király, Hungarian footballer
- Karch Kiraly, American volleyball player
- Stacia Kiraly, Program Associate, Winrock International
- Dominic Kiraly, Senior Program Officer, United States Institute of Peace