Kranjec

Kranjec is a Slovenian surname. It is a relatively common surname in Slovenia. It derives from a regional demonym, specifically referring to someone who originates from or is associated with the historical region of Carniola (Slovene: Kranjska). Carniola was a duchy of the Holy Roman Empire and later a crown land of the Habsburg Empire.

The surname indicates ancestry or origin from Carniola. Surnames derived from regional affiliations were frequently adopted in areas where people migrated or where surnames became formalized. The distribution of the surname Kranjec largely corresponds with areas historically connected to Carniola.

The name may also have subtle variations in spelling or pronunciation in different regions. The etymology remains linked to the historical and geographical context of Carniola.