Surname · Czech origin
Pokorny
Meaning
The surname Pokorny means Humble, meek.
Origin
Czech
Type
descriptive
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Pokorny
Pokorný means “humble” or “meek.”
What kind of surname is Pokorny?
Pokorny is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Czech naming tradition — you can read how Czech surnames were formed on our Czech last names page.
Variants & spellings of Pokorny
You may also see this surname written as:
- Pokorný
Other Czech surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Pokorny mean?
The surname Pokorny means Humble, meek. Pokorný means “humble” or “meek.”
Where does the surname Pokorny come from?
Pokorny is a surname of Czech origin.
What kind of surname is Pokorny?
Pokorny is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other spellings of Pokorny?
Variant spellings of Pokorny include Pokorný.
What are other Czech surnames?
Other Czech surnames include Benes, Cerny, Dvorak, Fiala, Horak, Kral.