Kafka

Meaning

Jackdaw, a type of black bird; possibly also a descriptive or occupational term.

Etymology

Derived from Czech 'kavka' (jackdaw), a common bird in Central Europe. The name may have originated as a descriptive nickname or occupational term related to bird-catching.

About the Kafka Surname

A Czech and Jewish surname derived from the word for jackdaw, possibly originally a nickname or occupational designation. The name is most famously associated with author Franz Kafka.

Distribution

Found primarily in Czech Republic and Jewish communities across Central Europe.

Notable Bearers

Franz Kafka (author), other notable Czech and Jewish figures

People with the Kafka Surname