Straka (feminine Straková) is a Czech and Slovak surname (meaning

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). It is a cognate of the Slovene surname Sraka, Polish Sroka (surname), Sroka, and East Slavic Soroka. It may refer to:

People

* Andy Straka, American novelist * Anna Straková (born 1973), Czech long distance runner * Brandon Straka, American political activist * František Straka (born 1958), Czech football manager * Gábor Straka (born 1981), Hungarian-Slovak footballer * Helena Straková (born 1975), Czech swimmer * Iva Straková (born 1980), Czech high jump athlete * Jakub Straka (born 1997), Slovak footballer * Jerry Straka, American atmospheric scientist * Josef Straka (disambiguation) * Hellmuth Straka (1922–1987), Austrian archaeologist * Martin Straka (born 1972), Czech ice hockey player * Mike Straka (born 1969), American television host, author and producer * Pavol Straka (born 1980), Slovak footballer * Petr Straka (born 1992), Czech ice hockey player * Sepp Straka, Austrian golfer * Tomás Straka (born 1972), Venezuelan historian * Václav Straka (born 1978), Czech handball player

Other

*Straka Academy, a government building of the Czech Republic

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