Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries

KRÁL

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Originof Czech origin
TypeFamily name referring to internal or external characteristics, circumstances or event
Family name referring to the place of residence, origin or estate

Description

The name is derived from the Czech common noun král meaning ‘king’ and refers to a characteristic feature (e.g. a person reminiscent of a king by behaviour or appearance). It may also refer to a house sign.