Vacek

Vacek is a Czech surname, also found in Slovakia. It is derived from the name "Vaclav" (in Latin, Wenceslaus), being a diminutive or nickname thereof, or denoting "son of Vaclav". The feminine form is "Vackova".

There are many variants or derivatives of this surname: Watzek - a Germanized spelling. Watzke - a Germanized derivation, dating back to the late Middle Ages. Other spellings such as Watsky, Watzky, Watski have been noted in various countries. Vacke - a re-Czechized or Slovacized spelling of Watzke. Watzka - a Germanized derivation, of some antiquity. Vacka - a re-Czechized or Slovacized spelling of Watzka. Watz - an aristocratic Austrian arms-bearing family, believed to be derived from Vacek/Watzek. Wacke - a spelling found in Poland; it is also the archaic Czech spelling. Wacyk/Vacyk - a Ukrainianized spelling found in Galicia. Watsko/Watzko - a Ukrainian (Galician) derivative.