Kriz

Kriz is a surname of Central European origin and is not commonly found in British genealogy records. The name is thought to have its roots in regions such as Poland, the Czech Republic, or Slovakia.

The surname Kriz is derived from the Czech word "kríž" or the Polish "krzyż," both meaning "cross." This indicates that the name may have originated from a person who lived near a cross, worked as a craftsman of crosses, or one who bore a religious symbolism associated with a cross.

While the Kriz surname does not have a prominent presence in British historical records, it may have been introduced to the UK through migration, trade, or marriage. As such, individuals carrying the surname Kriz may have diverse ancestry and cultural ties to Central Europe.

In modern times, the Kriz surname is fairly rare in the United Kingdom, with those who bear the name likely representing a small but distinct part of the British multicultural landscape.

There are approximately 19 people named Kriz in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Kriz.

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