The surname Yelinek is though to be derived from the Czech word "jelen," which means "stag." It is thought that the name was taken on "ornamentally," by Ashkenic Jews in Europe. These were surnames, either chosen or imposed, when Jews in Europe were forced by local bureaucracies to use a surname.
Yelinek Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Yelin,Yellen,Yelen, Yelon, Yellon, Jellin, Jelin, Jellen, Jelen, Jelinek, Jelinak, Yelinek, Yelinak and many more.
