Pekař (feminine Pekařová) is a Czech surname. Pekár (feminine Pekárová) is a Slovak surname. In both languages the surname denotes "baker".
Notable people with the surname include:
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Harvey Pekar
Harvey Lawrence Pekar (; October 8, 1939 – July 12, 2010) was an American underground comic book writer, music critic, and media personality, best known for his autobiographical ''American Splendor'' comic series. In 2003, the series inspired a ...
(1939–2010), American underground comic book writer, music critic and media personality
* Jaroslav Pekař (born 1944), Czech sports shooter
* Jonathan Pekar (born 1970), American producer, actor, comedian, director and artist
* Josef Pekař (1870–1937), Czech historian
* László Pekár (born 1993), Hungarian footballer
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Matúš Pekár
Matúš Pekár (born 16 March 1984 in Bojnice
Bojnice (german: Weinitz; hu, Bajmóc) is a historical town in central Slovakia located on the Nitra river, near the city of Prievidza. The town is situated just below the Bojnice Castle. It has ...
(born 1984), Slovak footballer
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Solomon Isaakovich Pekar
Solomon Isaakovich Pekar ( uk, Соломон Ісаакович Пекар; russian: Соломон Исаакович Пекар; 16 March 1917 – 8 July 1985) was a Soviet theoretical physicist, born in Kyiv, Ukraine. He was a full Member of ...