Rétegei

Rétegei is a Hungarian toponymic form and surname. In onomastic usage, it typically denotes origin or affiliation with a place that bears the root “Réteg” in Hungarian. The form is most often encountered in Hungarian-language texts and within communities of Hungarian descent.

Etymology: The element “réteg” means layer or stratum in Hungarian. The suffix “-ei” is a possessive/demonstrative ending used to form adjectives or demonyms indicating origin. As a toponym, Rétegei may be used to describe people or entities from a place associated with or named after Réteg; as a surname, it indicates ancestral connection to such a locale.

Usage and distribution: Rétegei as a surname is relatively uncommon and is most often found in Hungary and among Hungarian emigrant communities. In historical records, it appears in references to families or individuals with ties to particular locales, rather than as a widely distributed given name. Some instances may be found in genealogical or regional archives.

Geographic notes: There is no single widely recognized settlement currently known simply as Rétegei. The term more commonly appears as a modifier in longer place names or as a family name, rather than as a standalone geographic designation. Its appearance in documentary sources is typically historical or genealogical rather than administrative in contemporary times.