Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries

VLČEK

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Originof Czech origin
TypeFamily name referring to internal or external characteristics, circumstances or event
Family name referring to the place of residence, origin or estate

Description

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.