Kadlecová

Kadlecová is the feminine form of the Czech Kadlec, a surname derived from the occupation of weaving. The root name Kadlec comes from the Czech word tkadlec, meaning "weaver." In Czech naming conventions, the suffix -ová is added to surnames to form the feminine equivalent, indicating a woman bearing that surname.

Etymology

The surname Kadlec originates from the occupation of a weaver, a common trade in medieval Czech lands. The root tkadlec is related to the verb tkát (to weave). Over time, tkadlec contracted to kadlec in surname usage. Kadlecová thus carries the meaning "female weaver," though it was historically used to denote a woman belonging to a family of weavers.

Notable Bearers

Several notable individuals share the surname Kadlecová:

• Jiřina Kadlecová (born 1948), Czech field hockey player.
• Klára Kadlecová (born 1995), Czech figure skater.
• Marta Kadlecová (born 1944), Czech swimmer.
• Monika Kadlecová (born 1990), Slovak road cyclist.

Distribution

Kadlecová is most common in the Czech Republic, with a smaller presence in Slovakia. In the United States, the masculine form Kadlec is more frequent, while the feminine (typically used only when referring to Czech women) may appear among immigrant families.

• Meaning: Weaver (feminine form)
• Origin: Czech
• Type: Occupational surname
• Usage regions: Czech Republic, Slovakia