Kollár is a Slovak surname. It is derived from the Czech Kolář, which means "wheelwright" – a craftsman who makes and repairs wooden wheels. This occupational name originates from the Proto-Slavic root *kolarь ("wheelwright"), and is cognate with forms found across several Slavic languages such as the Slovene and Serbo-Croatian Kolar, Czech Kolář, and Polish Kolarz.
History and Notable Bearers
The name is historically prominent in Slovakia and among Slovak communities abroad. Notable bearers include:
- Ján Kollár (1793–1852), a Slovak writer and poet who helped shape Slovak national identity.
- Adam František Kollár (1718–1783), a Slovak historian and librarian.
- Andrej Kollár (several individuals, including a Slovak footballer and a politician).
- Boris Kollár (born 1965), a Slovak politician.
- Colleen Kollar-Kotelly (born 1943), an American judge.
The name has also spread through immigration to other parts of Europe and the United States, among others.
Variants and Gender Forms
The feminine form is Kollárová (Slovak) or Kolářová (Czech). Related masculine forms across Slavic languages include Slovene Kolar, Croatian Kolarić, Russian Kolesnik, and Ukrainian Kolesnyk.
- Meaning: "wheelwright" (occupational)
- Origin: Czech / Slovak
- Type: Surname
- Usage regions: Slovakia, Czech Republic, Central Europe
Sources: Wikipedia — Kollar