Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries
VLČEK
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| Origin | of Czech origin |
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| Type | Family name referring to internal or external characteristics, circumstances or event |
| Family name referring to the place of residence, origin or estate |
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The name is derived from the Czech common noun vlček (diminutive form of the common noun vlk meaning ‘wolf’) and refers to a characteristic feature (e.g. wild and brave nature) or a house sign. Variant: Vlčko. |