Motivácia a jazyková výstavba mlynčianskych priezvisk
Motivation and Linguistic Structure of Surnames in the village of Pilisszentkereszt (Slovak: Mlynky)
Author(s): Iveta ValentováSubject(s): Language studies, Language and Literature Studies, Theoretical Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Western Slavic Languages
Published by: SAV - Slovenská akadémia vied - Jazykovedný ústav Ľudovíta Štúra Slovenskej akadémie vied
Keywords: anthroponomastics; surnames of Slovaks; motivation; anthroponymic elements; Mlynky/Pilisszentkereszt
Summary/Abstract: The paper examines the surnames of families of Slovak origin in the village of Pilisszentkereszt (Slovak: Mlynky) in Pest County, located in northwestern Hungary. The author focuses on the characterisation of these surnames from the perspective of their motivation. The surnames point to the origins of the bearers’ ancestors, their occupation, social status, family relationships, personal characteristics, as well as the first (baptismal) names they originally had. Within each motivational category, the paper discusses the role and meaning of the suffixes (anthroponymic elements) used in the formation of the surnames. The results of the analysis of the surnames of Slovaks in Hungary provide valuable insights not only for anthroponomastics, but also for history and ethnography. They help Slovaks in Hungary revive Slovak traditions and the Slovak language.
Journal: Kultúra slova
- Issue Year: 60/2026
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 162-177
- Page Count: 16
- Language: Slovak
