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[Surname] Krzyzewski
Well known coach of Duke University's basketball team ...curious as to the meaning ...I found a Russian word that was similar that meant "rat", but didn't think it was relevant ...I see, possibly, something to do with Christian, maybe? ...any help would be appreciated ...
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This surname comes from names of places like Krzyzewo or Krzyzowa.
Names that derives from the word "Krzyz", that means "cross".(see the French site www.jtosti.com/noms
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Thanks!
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