Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries

ČERVEŇÁK

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Originof Slovak origin
TypeFamily name referring to internal or external characteristics, circumstances or event

Description

The name is derived from the Slovak adjective červený meaning ‘red’ with the suffix -ák and refers to a characteristic feature (e.g. having reddish skin, hair). Variants: Červenak, Červenák, Červeňak, Cservenák, Cservenyák.