| ![Show Contents]() Novack History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Novack is a nickname surname, formed from the Czech "novy," which means 'new'. The name was generally used for a "newcomer to a particular region" or "newly settled neighbor" or "a newcomer to the village." Ironically it was also used for a maker of new shoes (not for a repairer of shoes). Novak is the most popular Czech name; and Novotny is the third most common. As the name translates as "newman' some people have Anglicized their name accordingly. The feminine form of the name is Nováková. Early Origins of the Novack familyThe surname Novack was first found in Bohemia and Moravia. Novack Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Novak, Novack, Novac, Nowak, Novacek, Novotny, Novy, Novik and many more. Early Notables of the Novack familyAnother 42 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Novack Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Novack RankingIn the United States, the name Novack is the 12,556th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Novack familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: William Novac, who came to Mobile Alabama in 1856, John Novak, who arrived in Texas some time between 1850 and 1906, Emil Nowack, who came to New York City in 1850, as did Ernestine Nowack, and Johann Nowack. Catharina Nowak arrived in New York City in 1893.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Novack (post 1700) | + |
- Philip Novack, American politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from Bronx County 4th District, 1934 2
- Paul J. Novack, American politician, Candidate for Michigan State Senate 31st District, 1936 2
- Herman H. Novack, American Republican politician, Candidate for Missouri State Senate, 1944 (31st District), 1948 (5th District) 2
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