Surname · Czech origin
Novotny
Meaning
The surname Novotny means Newcomer.
Origin
Czech
Type
descriptive
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Novotny
Novotný, like Novák, denotes a newcomer to a place.
What kind of surname is Novotny?
Novotny 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 Novotny
You may also see this surname written as:
- Novotný
Other Czech surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Novotny mean?
The surname Novotny means Newcomer. Novotný, like Novák, denotes a newcomer to a place.
Where does the surname Novotny come from?
Novotny is a surname of Czech origin.
What kind of surname is Novotny?
Novotny is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other spellings of Novotny?
Variant spellings of Novotny include Novotný.
What are other Czech surnames?
Other Czech surnames include Benes, Cerny, Dvorak, Fiala, Horak, Kral.