Horejsi Family History

Czech (Hořejší): topographic name for someone who lived in the upper part of a village or on an upper story of an apartment house.

It is derived from Czech hořejš, meaning ‘upper’ or ‘higher.’

This name was applied as a distinguishing epithet in communities where there were two or more bearers of the same personal name.

The use of topographic names like Hořejší helps to provide clarity and distinction among individuals.

Such names often indicate geographical features or positions within a community, serving both practical and cultural purposes.