Mimtu@aol.com wrote: >May I take advantage of those who have lists of Hungarian names and ask if >Pigler is Hungarian? And if so, what it might derive from? Many thanks, > Shirley > Hi Shirley, the name is not Hungarian, but 'sounds' rather Germanic. Venture to guess it derives from pigment, which was used to color fabric - therefore it could have been given to the people who were active in that profession - and later became a surname. Joe Equinunk, PA - USA jjarfas@ezaccess.net

Shirley wrote Subject: Re: [HUNGARY-L] Pigler May I take advantage of those who have lists of Hungarian names and ask if Pigler is Hungarian? And if so, what it might derive from? Many thanks, Shirley Shirley, found some information about your name at this website: http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp.fc/qx/pigler-family-crest.htm Just love the internet. Hope this helps, Les