Explanations/etymology also appreciated!
For Joe Shmoe, it means a very average or below average person. It’s a derivation of the practice of using “shm-” to dismiss something (eg “Practice shmactice. We’re already perfect”).
And “John Smith” is meant to be the most average name or person imaginable, so they have the “most common” (citation needed) first and last name as well.
Sorry, US person here. Not familiar with Hungary at all. Is it common to do the “last” name first?
Yes, we use the Eastern name order where our family name comes first and our given names second (similarly to Japan, Korea and China).
Thanks for explaining!