Hrabě is a Czech surname meaning "count", derived from the noble title hrabě (equivalent to a count or earl). It likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone who worked in the household of a count, or perhaps for someone who behaved in a lordly manner. The surname's feminine form is Hrabětová. Notable bearers include Antonín Hrabě (1902–?), a Czech weightlifter; František Hrabě, a Czechoslovak slalom canoeist; and Václav Hrabě (1940–1965), a Czech poet and writer. The name is most commonly found in the Czech Republic and, to a lesser extent, in Slovakia.Key FactsMeaning: CountOrigin: CzechType: Occupational/nickname surnameUsage: Primarily CzechFeminine form: Hrabětová