Procházková

Procházková is the feminine form of the Procházka surname, a common Czech occupational name for a traveling tradesman or wanderer.

Etymology

Derived from the Czech word procházka, meaning "walk, wander, stroll," the surname was often given to a person who wandered from village to village as a peddler or traveler. The name may also have referred to someone who enjoyed strolling or, figuratively, a lazy person. According to record, the surname first appears in historical documents from 1618.

Distribution and Variants

Procházková is among the top ten most common surnames in the Czech Republic. The name has been anglicized, Germanized, and Hungarianized as Prochaska, Prohaska, and Prohászka. The approximates to the English surname Walker.

Notable Bearers

Notable individuals with the Procházková surname include Czech actress and politician Helena Procházková (anthropologist) and Czech alpine skier Michaela Procházková. However, most notable figures appear under the masculine form Procházka, such as athletes, artists, and scientists.

• Meaning: "Walk, wander, stroll"
• Origin: Czech
• Type: Occupational surname
• Usage: Czech Republic