Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries
HÁJEK
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| Origin | of Czech origin |
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| Type | Family name referring to the place of residence, origin or estate |
| Family name referring to an occupation, activity or social status |
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The name is derived from the Czech common noun hájek meaning ‘little grove’ and refers to the place of residence. It may also be derived from the Czech common noun hájek meaning ‘horse herdsman’ and refer to an occupation. |