Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries

KUREK

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Originof Polish origin
TypeFamily name referring to internal or external characteristics, circumstances or event
Family name referring to the connection with the father or another ancestor by that name

Description

The name is derived from the Old Polish common noun kurek meaning ‘small rooster’ and refers to a characteristic feature (e.g. being hooky, brash). It may also be derived from the Polish given name Kur with the suffix -ek and refer to the connection with the father or another ancestor by that name.