Zbornak

Zbornak is a surname most widely recognized from popular culture as the last name of Dorothy Zbornak, a central character in the American television sitcom The Golden Girls.

In the series, Dorothy Zbornak is portrayed as a sharp-witted schoolteacher who moves to Miami to live with three older women after her divorce from Stan Zbornak. The ensemble—Dorothy, Blanche Devereaux, Rose Nylund, and Sophia Petrillo—forms the core dynamic of the show, which explores friendship, aging, and social issues with humor and sentiment.

The surname Zbornak itself is rare in real life and not associated with a widely documented etymology. Outside of The Golden Girls, the name is occasionally seen in fan works or as a rare personal surname.

The name's prominence derives primarily from the character's cultural impact, with Dorothy Zbornak regarded as one of television's enduring portrayals of a strong, sarcastic woman. The show aired on NBC from 1985 to 1992 and was created by Susan Harris; Bea Arthur played Dorothy.