Surname Hanslicek - Meaning and Origin

Hanslicek: What does the surname Hanslicek mean?

The last name Hanslicek is a Czech or Slovak surname, originating from the Czech word 'Hanslik', which means 'Little Hans'. It was likely created in the 19th century, when people began to adopt surnames for easier identification in records and census documents. The name is most commonly found in the Central European region, and the Czech Republic has the highest number of Hansliceks in the world.

The Hanslicek surname is most often found among the Slovaks, who were historically a predominantly agricultural people, and the meaning of the name could refer to a farmer or a small landowner. Other theories trace the name to medieval records in the area indicating an individual named Hans was given rights for a particular village or area, which could have eventually resulted in the surname.

Other theories suggest the Hanslicek surname was created by combining two names, Hans and Licek. The name 'Licek' is a medieval name originating from the Czech word 'lecek' which means 'lamb'. It can describe a peaceful, gentle individual, so the combination could mean a 'gentle Hans'.

The Hanslicek family has a rich history that has been documented throughout Central Europe and the Czech Republic. The importance of family values and connections is highly valued among the Hansliceks, and many still refer to their nationality as "Hansliceks".

Hanslicek: Where does the name Hanslicek come from?

The last name Hanslicek is most common in the Czech Republic today, particularly in the northern and central regions. It is a Slavic name derived from a root word meaning "little" and the given name Hanuš, a diminutive of Jan (John).

In the census of 2020, nearly 2,000 people in the Czech Republic had the surname, making it the 246th most common name in the country. Urban areas like Prague, Hradec Kralove, and Litostrov have the highest concentration of Hansliceks, with a total of 544 people with the family name.

In addition to the Czech Republic, the surname is also found in 10 other countries. France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom, and Austria, among others, have small numbers of Hansliceks, likely originated from Czech immigrants.

As the surname is quite rare, it is often spelled incorrectly in records. Mispellings include Hánšlíček, Honslicek, Hanślicek, and Hanšlíček. The Czech spelling is correctly written as Hanšlíček.

Despite its rarity, the last name Hanslicek has a numerically growing population, particularly in Czech Republic. With more people choosing to live in large cities, the numbers of Hansliceks is likely to continue to increase. However, it is likely to remain rare in most countries given its Slavic origin.

Variations of the surname Hanslicek

The surname Hanslicek is an old Czech surname, derived from the Czech personal name "Hans" which derives from the German forename "Johannes", meaning "God is gracious". This surname is also found as Hanslik, Hanzlicek, Hauzlicek, Hanslicek, Hanulicek, Hanzlíček, Hanzlicek, Hanzlík and Hanzlík.

Within Czech borders, the surname is most commonly seen in variant spellings of Hanzlíček or Hanzlicek. The letter 'č' represents the interdentals sound 'tch', which is commonly found in the Czech language.

Outside of Czech and Slovak, you may find the surname in a variety of other spellings. In Germany, variants of Hanslicek are spelled with double 'l', such as Hanslick or Hanslich. Similarly, in Austria, the double 'l' occurs and the spelling Hanzlick is also now quite common.

In America, you may come across variant spellings like Hansliek, Hanslic, or even Handlicek. The later spelling has a strong presence in Poland, but the spelling is a little misleading, because the "a" in Handlicek does not represent the Czech deep "a" sound but instead the German short "a" sound.

Finally, even in the Czech Republic, you may find variations in the spelling such as Hanulicek, Hauzlicek and Hanzlík. All these variations come from the original Czech surname Hanslicek, which typically denoted a family who hailed from a region in the west of the Czech Republic, between Karlovy Vary and Marianské Lázně.

Famous people with the name Hanslicek

• Marcus Hanslicek: A former German professional ice hockey player, who competed for Germany in the 1988 Winter Olympics.
• Jan Hanslicek: Czech sculptor and painter.
• Petr Hanslicek: The Chairman of AB Banka in the Czech Republic.
• Antonin Hanslicek: Czech journalist and writer.
• Henryk Hanslicek: A Polish painter and illustrator of the late 19th and early 20th century.
• Sasha Hanslicek: A member of the German sports community, currently known as a youth coach for ESG Bruins.
• Lucie Hanslicek: Former Czech figure skater and member of the International Skating Union.
• Oldrich Hanslicek: A Czech author and researcher who was part of a team that helped to establish a bilingual school system in Moravia.
• Dieter Hanslicek: A German director who has directed television series, feature films, documentaries and commercials.
• Renata Hanslicek: A Czech mayor of Moravská Třebová, Czech Republic.

Other surnames

Hanslick