About Macek
The surname Macek is of Czech and Slovak origin. It is derived from the word "macek," which means "tomcat" or "male cat" in Czech and Slovak. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed cat-like characteristics such as agility, independence, or cunning. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Macek can be found primarily in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, as well as among their diaspora communities around the world.
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The surname Macek is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Macek based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Macek is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Macek in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Macek using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.