 The Neumann family thus acquired the hereditary appellation "Margittai", meaning "of Margitta" (today Marghita, Romania).The family had no connection with the town; the appellation was chosen in reference to Margaret, as was their chosen coat of arms depicting three marguerites.Neumann János became margittai Neumann János (John Neumann de Margitta), which he later changed to the German Johann von Neumann.