Jeřábek

Jeřábek (pronounced Yer-shah-bek) is a Czech surname. It is derived from the word "jeřábek," which is the Czech name for the hazel grouse (Tetrastes bonasia), a small, woodland grouse. As a surname, it likely originated as a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird in some way, perhaps due to physical characteristics (such as coloration or small stature) or personality traits (such as shyness or alertness). Alternatively, it could indicate that the family lived in an area inhabited by hazel grouse, or that they were involved in hunting them. The surname Jeřábek is found primarily in the Czech Republic.