Masaryk

Meaning

Uncertain; possibly derived from a place name or personal name.

Etymology

The exact etymology is unclear, though it may derive from a Czech place name or personal name element. The '-yk' or '-yk' ending is characteristic of some Slavic surnames.

About the Masaryk Surname

A Czech surname of uncertain etymology, most famously borne by Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, founder of Czechoslovakia. The name is relatively uncommon outside Central Europe.

Distribution

Primarily found in Czech Republic and Slovakia, with diaspora in North America.

Notable Bearers

Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk (first president of Czechoslovakia), Jan Masaryk (diplomat)

People with the Masaryk Surname