Jeřábek Explained

Jeřábek (feminine Jeřábková) is a Czech surname. It was originally used as a nickname for a tall person, based on the Czech word jeřáb, meaning 'crane'.^[1] Notable people with the name include:

• Dita Jeřábková, Czech volleyball player
• Jakub Jeřábek (born 1991), Czech ice hockey player
• Jarmila Jeřábková (1912–1989), Czech dancer, choreographer and teacher
• Michal Jeřábek, Czech footballer
• Rostislav Jeřábek (born 1962), Czech footballer
• Václav Jeřábek (1845-1931), Czech mathematician
• Emil Jeřábek, Czech mathematician

Notes and References

1. Book: Hanks. Patrick. Dictionary of American Family Names: 3-Volume Set. 2003. Oxford University Press. 9780195081374. 249. 12 December 2017. en.