Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries

HLAVÁČEK

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Originof Czech origin
TypeFamily name referring to internal or external characteristics, circumstances or event

Description

The name is derived from the common noun hlaváček (diminutive form of the Czech common noun hlaváč meaning ‘person with a big head; person of good social status’) and refers to a characteristic feature (remarkable head) or social status.