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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Origin and History of the Mórocz Family of Veľké Blahovo
The surname Mórocz is an inseparable part of the history of the Žitný ostrov region (Csallóköz). It is important to distinguish at the outset that not all bearers of this name in Central Europe are genetically related. However, the lineage from Veľké Blahovo (Nagyabony) represents a specific branch with a clearly documented family tree reaching back to the Middle Ages.
Chapter record of the dispatch of Benedictus Morocz - 1519
From a Given Name to a Noble Surname
The true forefather of this family was Mauricio (Móricz) of Veľké Blahovo, son of Michael, who lived in the 15th century. The turning point in the family's identification was his son, mentioned in historical sources as nobilis Benedictus Morocz de Naghaban.
Benedict was the first to transform his father's given name into the hereditary surname "Morocz." This process was typical in the 15th century for the lower and middle nobility, where patronymics (names derived from the father) became stabilized family names.
Roots Reaching Back to the 12th Century
Although the surname was established later, the family's noble roots are much older. Their trail leads us back to the year 1160, when King Stephen III granted land called "Abony" (present-day Veľké Blahovo) to a group of warriors and nobles.
In 1299, King Andrew III confirmed the privileges for the descendants of these houses (including names such as Jak, Marczel, Máté, or Csyba). It is within this community of free nobles, who for centuries managed their estates on Žitný ostrov, that we must seek the direct roots of the ancestors of Mauricio and Benedict.
Branches of the Family: Beketfalva and Jahodná
The history of the Mórocz family is fascinatingly intertwined with other significant lines that spread the family name throughout the region:
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The Mórocz Family of Beketfalva:
There is a strong assumption that this branch shares a common ancestor with the lineage from Veľké Blahovo. This branch is primarily known through Wolfgang Mórocz, who was one of the family's most prominent figures. Although some historical sources list this line as extinct, detailed research into their mutual genetic and archival connection is ongoing.
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The Branch in Jahodná (Eperjes):
This line became independent at the beginning of the 18th century. Despite the geographical shift within Žitný ostrov, the family maintained a strong awareness of its roots. Members of this branch proudly claimed their origin from Veľké Blahovo, successfully preserving family continuity and traditions even in a new environment.
Historical Context: The Nobility of Žitný ostrov
The region of Žitný ostrov (Csallóköz) was specific for its high concentration of so-called curial nobility (landed gentry). The Mórocz family were not merely passive landowners; as "nobilis" (nobles), they were part of the county administration and participated in the defense of the country. Their survival from the 12th century to the modern era testifies to the family's extraordinary ability to adapt to the changing political conditions in Hungary.
Hungarian noble