About Vanek
The surname Vanek is of Czech origin and is derived from the word "vanek," which means "little basket" or "small wickerwork." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold baskets or had a connection to the trade. The name Vanek is relatively common in the Czech Republic and among Czech diaspora communities.
The surname Vanek is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vanek based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Vanek is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Vanek in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Vanek using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.