There are
550
Trnkas in the USA
Trnka is the
39887th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Trnka

JiříTrnka

Jiří Trnka was a Czech puppet-maker, animator, and film director who is widely regarded as one of the greatest figures in the history of puppet animation.

KateřinaTrnková

Kateřina Trnková is a Czech television presenter and journalist, known for her work on the Czech television network Česká televize.

ViktorTrnka

Viktor Trnka is a Slovak ice hockey player who played as a defenseman, representing Slovakia in international competitions.

OliverTrnka

Oliver Trnka is a Canadian actor known for his roles in television series such as 'The Vampire Diaries,' 'Arrow,' and 'Supernatural.'

PavlínaTrnková

Pavlína Trnková is a Czech actress known for her roles in films such as 'Oběti a vrazi,' 'Horem pádem,' and 'Stopy života.'

MilanTrnka

Milan Trnka is a Slovak football player who played as a striker, with a successful career playing for clubs such as Inter Bratislava and FC Petržalka.

ZdeněkTrnka

Zdeněk Trnka is a Czech economist known for his research on international trade and monetary economics, with a focus on the European Union.

MartinaTrnková

Martina Trnková is a Czech middle-distance runner who specializes in the 800 meters, representing the Czech Republic in international athletics competitions.

JurajTrnka

Juraj Trnka is a Slovak film and television director known for his work on movies such as 'Dedictví aneb Kurvahošigutntag' and 'Cinka Panna'.

PeterTrnka

Peter Trnka is a Slovak lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Justice of Slovakia from 2012 to 2014.

Trnka Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Trnka' is of Czech and Slovak origin. It is derived from the Czech and Slovak word 'trnka', which means 'blackthorn.' The name may have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near blackthorn bushes or worked with blackthorn wood.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Trnka' is most commonly found in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, where it originated. It is also found in smaller numbers in other countries with Czech and Slovak communities, such as the United States, Canada, and Austria.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Trnka' include 'Trnak' and 'Trnková', which are different forms of the same name with variations in gender suffixes.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration patterns of people with the surname 'Trnka' are closely tied to the historical movements of Czech and Slovak populations. Significant migration occurred during periods of political and economic changes, such as emigration from Czechoslovakia during World War II and the Velvet Revolution in 1989. Czech and Slovak communities can be found in various countries around the world as a result of these migrations.