About the József Surname

The name József is closely linked to Jose. The name is generally explained as “From the Breton personal name Iodoc”. József is listed among the recognised spellings of Jose. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard.

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named József, so the heraldry linked to Jose is a starting point, not an automatic right. Research your József family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.