Hlavacek History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Poland

Etymology of Hlavacek

What does the name Hlavacek mean?

The Hlavacek surname is derived from the Polish root word "glowa," which means "head."

Early Origins of the Hlavacek family

The surname Hlavacek was first found in Polesie, the largest province of Poland. It is inhabited by Ruthenians, called Polesians, of Ukrainian descent. The main towns are those of Brest Litovsk, Pinsk, Kobryn, Kamenets, Litovsk, and Luninets. It was in this province that the renowned Radziwills and Sapiehas held their vast estates. Wolczyn was the seat of the Czartoryski family. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Hlavacek family

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Hlavacek Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hlavacek, Hlavac, Hlovaski, Hlobeczy, Glowacki, Glowaczy, Hlobecki, Hloweczy and many more.

Early Notables of the Hlavacek family

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Migration of the Hlavacek family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Ignacy Glowacki, who was on record in New York city in 1831; Katharina Hlavac who sailed to New Orleans in 1872; Anna Hlavac who came to New York City in 1880.

Contemporary Notables of the name Hlavacek (post 1700) +

Richard Hlavacek, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Missouri State House of Representatives from Miller County, 1964 1

Sources +

The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, November 24) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html