Bednar

Bednar is a Czech surname that is derived from the occupation of a cooper, someone who makes barrels. The name comes from the Czech word “bedna,” which means barrel. The Bednar family may have been involved in the production and transportation of goods such as wine and beer, which were stored in barrels. Today, the surname is most commonly found in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, as well as among the Czech and Slovak diaspora around the world.