Surname · Czech origin
Horak
Meaning
The surname Horak means Highlander, mountain dweller.
Origin
Czech
Type
toponymic
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Horak
Horák comes from hora, “mountain,” for a highland dweller.
What kind of surname is Horak?
Horak is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from. It belongs to the Czech naming tradition — you can read how Czech surnames were formed on our Czech last names page.
Variants & spellings of Horak
You may also see this surname written as:
- Horák
Other Czech surnames
Other toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Horak mean?
The surname Horak means Highlander, mountain dweller. Horák comes from hora, “mountain,” for a highland dweller.
Where does the surname Horak come from?
Horak is a surname of Czech origin.
What kind of surname is Horak?
Horak is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other spellings of Horak?
Variant spellings of Horak include Horák.
What are other Czech surnames?
Other Czech surnames include Benes, Cerny, Dvorak, Fiala, Kral, Kucera.