Jellinek

Jellinek is a Germanized variant of the Czech name Jelínek meaning "little deer" (diminutive of jelen). When used as a kinnui, it refers to the Biblical allusion to Naphtali. Notable people with the surname include:


 * Adolf Jellinek (1821–1893), an Austrian rabbi and scholar.
 * Emil Jellinek (1853–1918), an automobile entrepreneur, son of Adolf
 * Mercédès Jellinek (1889–1929), daughter of Emil Jellinek, who named the Mercedes car marquee after
 * Max Hermann Jellinek (1868–1938), son of Adolf Jellinek
 * Georg Jellinek (1851–1911), jurist, son of Adolf Jellinek
 * E. Morton Jellinek (1890–1963) a psychologist and researcher into alcoholism


 * George Jellinek (1919–2010), broadcaster, expert in classical music, especially vocal