Surnames
The Novotny Surname: Origin, Meaning and History
Novotny means "the newcomer", from the Czech novy. Discover the surname meaning, its Bohemian origin, why it is not the same name as Novak, and its…
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Surnames
The Dvorak Surname: Origin, Meaning and History
The Dvorak surname is Czech, from dvur, a manor or farmstead, and marked a farmer of standing. Origin, meaning, spelling variants and notable bearers.
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The Marek Surname: Origin, Meaning and History
Marek means Mark, the Slavic form of Latin Marcus. Discover the surname's Czech, Polish and Slovak roots, its variants, and the Marek families in America.
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Surnames
The Novak Surname: Origin, Meaning and History
Novak means the newcomer, and it is the top surname in both Czechia and Slovenia. Explore its meaning, homeland, spelling variants and journey to America.
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