Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries
VRBA
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| Origin | of Czech origin |
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| Type | Family name referring to the place of residence, origin or estate |
| Family name referring to an occupation, activity or social status | |
| Family name referring to internal or external characteristics, circumstances or event |
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The name is derived from the Czech common noun vrba meaning ‘willow’ and refers to the place of residence (near a willow tree), an occupation (basket weaver) or social status (illegitimate child). |