Slaný or Slany (pronounced [ˈslaniː]; feminine form Slaná) is a Czech and Slovak surname. It is derived from the Czech–Slovak word slaný for "salty." It may be a metonymic occupational name for a producer or seller of salt. Notable people with the name include:
- Bedřich Slaný (born 1932), Czech athlete
- Hans Erich Slany (1926–2013), German designer
- John Slany (died 1632), English merchant and ship builder
See also
References
- "Slaný Surname". forebears.io. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
Approximately 609 people bear this surname. Most prevalent in: Czech Republic; Highest density in: Czech Republic.
- "Slaná Surname". forebears.io. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
Approximately 628 people bear this surname. Most prevalent in: Czech Republic; Highest density in: Czech Republic.
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