Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries
MÁLEK
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| Origin | of Czech origin |
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| Type | Family name referring to internal or external characteristics, circumstances or event |
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The name is derived from the Czech adjective malý meaning ‘small’ with the suffix -ek and refers to a characteristic feature (e.g. small stature or low age). |