Panek (Czech: Pánek) is a surname of Czech and Polish origin.
It is derived from the Slavic word pan (Czech: pán), meaning "lord", "master", or "sir". The surname is a diminutive form, likely originating as a nickname meaning "little master" or "young gentleman" (sometimes used affectionately, sometimes ironically as "lordling").
Some sources also suggest it may be a pet form of the personal names Pancratius (Pankrác) or Stephanus (Štěpán).
Notable people Notable people with the surname Panek or Pánek include:
Anita Dolly Panek, Brazilian biochemist Jerry Panek, Polish-American skier Maciej Panek, Prezes Panek S.A.
Tracey Panek, New Zealand Māori historian and archivist Yolanda Panek (1974 – disappeared 1995), American female murder victim Zbyněk Pánek, Czech skier
See also Baronet