Baranek History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname Baranek is a patronymic surname, formed from the nickname "Baran," which means 'ram, shepherd," denoting "hard as ram's horn, stubborn." Early Origins of the Baranek familyThe surname Baranek was first found in Moravia and Bohemia. One of the most prominent historical figures from the Baranek family was Josef Beranek, who was a colonel of an Artillery regiment and knight of the Iron Cross. Beranek, who was from a noble Bohemian family, became a knight in 1866. Baranek Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Baran, Beran, Baransky, Baranek, Beranek, Béráneck and many more. Migration of the Baranek familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: George Beranek, who came to New York City in 1844, Anges Baran, who came to Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1898, Andrij Baran, who settled in Quebec in 1897, as well as Juliana Baransky, who came to New York City in 1893..
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