Javůrek (surname)

Javůrek is a Czech surname. It is derived from the Czech word "javor," meaning "maple tree." The suffix "-ek" is a diminutive, suggesting a relationship to a maple tree, such as someone who lived near one, worked with maple wood, or had some other association. Surnames ending in "-ek" are common in Czech and other Slavic languages. The name Javůrek is relatively common in the Czech Republic.