Surname · Czech origin
Prochazka
Meaning
The surname Prochazka means A wanderer, stroller.
Origin
Czech
Type
descriptive
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Prochazka
Procházka comes from “a walk,” a nickname for a wanderer.
What kind of surname is Prochazka?
Prochazka is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Czech naming tradition — you can read how Czech surnames were formed on our Czech last names page.
Variants & spellings of Prochazka
You may also see this surname written as:
- Procházka
Other Czech surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Prochazka mean?
The surname Prochazka means A wanderer, stroller. Procházka comes from “a walk,” a nickname for a wanderer.
Where does the surname Prochazka come from?
Prochazka is a surname of Czech origin.
What kind of surname is Prochazka?
Prochazka is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other spellings of Prochazka?
Variant spellings of Prochazka include Procházka.
What are other Czech surnames?
Other Czech surnames include Benes, Cerny, Dvorak, Fiala, Horak, Kral.