Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries

HLADÍK

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Originof Czech origin
TypeFamily name referring to internal or external characteristics, circumstances or event
Family name referring to an occupation, activity or social status

Description

The name is derived from the Czech adjective hladký meaning ‘smooth’ with the suffix -ík and refers to a characteristic feature (e. g. without a beard, without hair, without wrinkles). It may also be derived from the Czech common noun hladík meaning ‘a type of a jack plane or file’ and refer to an occupation.