Meaning & History
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 Facts
- Meaning: Count
- Origin: Czech
- Type: Occupational/nickname surname
- Usage: Primarily Czech
- Feminine form: Hrabětová
Related Names
Feminine Forms
Sources: Wikipedia — Hrabě