Veverka

Origin and Meaning

Veverka is a Czech surname with roots in the Czech Republic. In Czech, "veverka" translates to "squirrel", indicating that the name may have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or shared characteristics with a squirrel.

Distribution and Historical Background

The surname Veverka is relatively rare and is predominantly found in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. However, there are instances of individuals with the surname residing in other countries, including the United Kingdom, where it is present in a small number of households.

Notable Individuals

While there are no widely recognised individuals with the surname Veverka on a global scale, there may be notable figures associated with the name within the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Variants

Variants of the surname Veverka may include Veveřík in Czech or Veverička in Slovak.

There are approximately 28 people named Veverka in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Veverka.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Anthony
  • Francois
  • Ivan

Female

  • Paula

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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