Country
Kingdom of Hungary
Austrian Empire
Austria-Hungary
County
Bratislava County
Titles
a nobleman
chevalier (vitéz)
An ancient ancestor
Mauricio
Century
15th centuryMaternal dynasty
possibly of Czech origin
Branches
Nagyabony
Eperjes
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The Mórocz family de Nagyabony stands among the venerable lineages of the Hungarian nobility. Originating as a privileged house within Pozsony County, in the fertile Csallóköz region, they held estates in Nagyabony and were counted among the prosperous citizens of Eperjes. Following the acquisition of their domain at Nagyabony, the family adopted the noble predicate "Nagyabonyi" a mark of their landed heritage.
T hough tradition suggests a possible Czech origin, the precise moment of their ennoblement remains veiled in the mists of time. Yet, the annals of history bear witness to their standing: in the year 1488, a charter records Michael of Nagyabony as a nobleman, affirming the family’s ancient dignity and enduring prominence.
History
The origins of the Mórocz family of Nagyabony are shrouded in obscurity. Attempts to link them with the Móroczkarcsai line are inaccurate, for that branch became extinct in the early 16th century, and claims of Pecheneg descent remain unsubstantiated.
N agyabony itself belonged to the castle of Pozsony, and its inhabitants once bore the duty of guarding the stronghold. In time, however, many were released from this servitude and elevated into the ranks of the nobility—among them the families Csiba, Olgyay, Csomor, Szelle, and Gyárfás. The Mórocz de Nagyabony lineage was founded by Benedek. Benedek was son Móricz de Nagyabony and grandson Michael de Nagyabony. Michael and Móricz are recorded in the annals of 1488 as nobles, affirming the family’s ancient standing and enduring heritage.
1518 - Benedictus Morocz de Naghabany
M auricio’s son, Benedict, was the first to adopt the surname "Morocz", derived from his father’s given name. Archival sources record his full designation as nobilis Benedictus Morocz de Naghaban. Benedict is generally regarded as the progenitor of the Mórocz lineage associated with Velke Blahovo.
T he lineage of the Mórocz family of Nagyabony, though its earliest origins remain veiled, emerges with clarity in the annals of the Kingdom of Hungary. Benedek, son of Móricz, is recorded in 1511 as the first to bear the name Mórocz, marking the formal establishment of the family’s identity. In the 17th century, their ancient nobility was twice reaffirmed by royal grace: in 1641, King Ferdinand III issued a charter confirming the rights of Péter, János, Lukács, András, and Gergely Mórocz; and in 1651, the same monarch bestowed upon Máte and Gergely Mórocz a coat of arms—a striking emblem depicting a valiant warrior brandishing a sword.
F urther honors followed in the 18th century: in 1718, György of Nagyabony received a renewed grant from Emperor Charles III, and in 1719, Ambrus of Nagyabony received a renewed grant too. By the great census of nobility in 1754–1755, the family’s prominence endured, with multiple members—two István, two György, and one each of Ferencz, Jodok, Mihály, and András—affirming their noble status within Pozsony County. Thus, across centuries, the Mórocz de Nagyabony name remained a steadfast pillar of Hungarian aristocracy, its heritage enshrined in royal charters and heraldic honor.
T he noble Mórocz family of Eperjes traces its foundation to István (1720) and Mihály (1715). By the census of 1823, their status was reaffirmed in Pozsony County, where several members—two János, Ignácz, Mihály, Ferencz, István, another Mihály, and Antal of Nádas—proved their nobility as descendants of the Eperjes branch.
1840 - Antonius Mórócz of Eperjes
T hroughout history, the family name appears in varied forms—Mórocz, Mórócz, and Mórotz—yet its lineage remains unbroken. In modern times, the family continued its martial tradition: András of Nagyabony distinguished himself as a hero of the Great War and, in 1939, was admitted to the Order of Vitéz. Today, his great-grandson, Róbert of Nagyabony, stands as the successor to this knightly heritage, preserving the honor of a name that has endured for centuries.
1641 - Donatio - Mórocz family
Vitéz András Mórocz de Nagyabony (1891–1958)
András Mórocz was born in 1891 in Pozsonyeperjes, a village in Pozsony County. His father, János Mórocz, was a noble landowner of Eperjes, and his mother was Sofi Takács. Through his grandmother, he was connected to the ancient Ollé family of Ollé-Tejed.
He spent his youth at the Felső Údvar estate near Szenc. In 1912, he took part in the Balkan mobilization, and in 1914, he joined the 72nd Imperial and Royal Infantry Regiment in Cattaro. Soon he was deployed to the Serbian front, where, in September 1914 at Jagodina, during a fierce enemy counterattack, he distinguished himself as a squad leader by breaking through enemy lines and rendering exceptional service to his battalion. He was wounded in action. After recovery, he fought on the Italian front, where he was shot in the knee at Doberdó and spent three months in hospital. In 1917, he served on the Romanian front, performing voluntary reconnaissance missions and gathering vital intelligence.
He married Erzsébet Görföl of Jókai, whose family ties extended to the old Tajnay family of Tajna and the Farkas family of Nagy-Jókai. They lived on the Felső Údvar estate.
For his distinguished service in the Great War, András applied for admission to the Order of Vitéz and was accepted in 1939. In 1940, as a captain of the Royal Hungarian Hussars, he participated in the reclamation of Transylvania. Vitéz nagyabonyi Mórocz András, Royal Hungarian Captain, passed away in August 1958 in Szenc at the age of 67. He was laid to eternal rest in the Catholic cemetery.
Vitéz Andreas Mórocz de Nagyabony
Mórocz family tree, Bratislava County, Eperjes branch (by Stephen)
