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ArchivesHrezik [Slovak] Early origins and etymology
Researching Church records from Snina, Slovakia; far eastern portion of Slovakia approximately 10 miles from the borders of the Ukraine and Poland.
The name first appeared in records during the 1840's. Written in Hungarian back then the name was Hrezsik.
In a few instances when the name appears in a record, the record also indicates their proper name was Kdovicsin.
The name doesn't appear to relate to any word in Hungarian or Slovak that I can find.
I have some difficulty accepting the notion that Kdovicsin[s] just started calling themselves Hrezik[s] in the 1840s.
Perhaps the name has earlier origins in the Ukraine.
Any thoughts on any earlier origins of the name and any meaning would be appreciated.
The name first appeared in records during the 1840's. Written in Hungarian back then the name was Hrezsik.
In a few instances when the name appears in a record, the record also indicates their proper name was Kdovicsin.
The name doesn't appear to relate to any word in Hungarian or Slovak that I can find.
I have some difficulty accepting the notion that Kdovicsin[s] just started calling themselves Hrezik[s] in the 1840s.
Perhaps the name has earlier origins in the Ukraine.
Any thoughts on any earlier origins of the name and any meaning would be appreciated.
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