Krajnak Family History

Slovak Rusyn (from Slovakia) and Czech (Krajňák Rusyn mainly Krajňak) are topographic names for someone who lived on the edge of a village.

This naming comes from an adjectival derivative of kraj meaning ‘end border’ (see Krajnik).

Such names often reflect the geographical features of the landscape where people lived, indicating their position relative to the village.

In this case, living at the edge implies a specific relationship to the community and the surrounding environment.

Compare Kraynak, which may share similar etymological roots or geographical significance.