Slany Explained

Slaný^[1] or Slany (in Czech pronounced as /ˈslaniː/; feminine form Slaná^[2]) is a Czech and Slovak surname. It is derived from the Czech–Slovak word slaný for "salty." It may be a metonymic occupational name for a producer or seller of salt. Notable people with the name include:

• Bedřich Slaný (born 1932), Czech athlete
• Hans Erich Slany (1926–2013), German designer
• John Slany (died 1632), English merchant and ship builder

See also

• Slana (disambiguation)
• Slane (disambiguation)
• Slaney

Notes and References

1. Web site: Slaný Surname . 2020-09-11 . forebears.io . Approximately 609 people bear this surname. Most prevalent in: Czech Republic; Highest density in: Czech Republic..
2. Web site: Slaná Surname . 2020-09-11 . forebears.io . Approximately 628 people bear this surname. Most prevalent in: Czech Republic; Highest density in: Czech Republic..