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Pataki

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Hungarian
Pronounced Pron. /ˈpɒ.tɒ.ki/
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Meaning & History

Derived from Hungarian patak meaning "creek, brook" (a word of Slavic origin). It was given to people who lived near a creek.

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Rootpotokŭ
Other Languages & CulturesPotočnik(Slovene)

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Entry updated November 20, 2020

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