Czarny () is a surname of
Polish language
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origin, related to
Czerny Czerny is a surname meaning "black" in some Slavic languages. It is one of many variant forms, including Czarny, Černý, Czernik, Cherney, and Čierny, among others.
People
Notable people with this surname include:
* Adalbert Czerny (1863–194 ...
. Historically, it was also a nickname meaning "
black
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". Notable people with the surname include:
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Leszek Czarny
Leszek II the Black (c. 1241 – 30 September 1288), was a Polish prince of the House of Piast, Duke of Sieradz since 1261, Duke of Łęczyca since 1267, Duke of Inowrocław in the years 1273-1278, Duke of Sandomierz and High Duke of Poland from 1 ...
(c. 1241–1288), Polish prince
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Zawisza Czarny
}), he was revered as a brave knight. A monument to Zawisza at Golubac Fortress bears the inscription: "In Golubac, his life was taken by the Turks in 1428, the famous Polish knight, the symbol of courage and honor, Zawisza the Black. Glory to the ...
(c. 1379–1428), Polish knight and nobleman
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Polish-language surnames