Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries
BARAN
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| Origin | of multiple origin |
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| Type | Family name referring to internal or external characteristics, circumstances or event |
| Family name referring to an occupation, activity or social status |
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The name is derived from the Slovak common noun baran meaning ‘ram, lamb’. It may also be derived from the Hungarian common noun bárány (spelling adaptation). In both cases, it refers to a characteristic feature (e.g. meek) or an occupation (sheep breeder). Variants: Baraň, Baráň, Báraň, Báráň. |