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Etymology of Romanek

What does the name Romanek mean?

The surname Romanek is derived from the Latin name Romaeus and the Greek name Romaios, which refer to a person who was born in the Roman Empire. In later years, this personal name was adopted by those who were Roman or an Italian. This name became popular in both Western and Eastern Europe because it was borne by several early saints including a 7th century Bishop of Rouen.


Contemporary Notables of the name Romanek (post 1700) +

  • Stan Romanek, American author and UFO enthusiast who claims to have been an alien abductee
  • Mark Romanek (b. 1959), American filmmaker; his music videos have won 20 MTV Video Music Awards and three Grammy Awards
  • Lukasz Romanek (1983-2006), Polish speedway rider who won Under-19 European Champion title in 2001


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