Vlasák

Etymology

Vlasák is a Czech surname derived from the Czech word vlas meaning "hair." The surname likely originated as an occupational name for a barber or a person who bought and sold hair, or as a nickname for someone with a large amount of hair. The feminine form is Vlasáková.

History and Distribution

Vlasák is a distinctly Czech surname, with a Germanized version Wlassak found in German-speaking regions. The name is most common in the Czech Republic, where it reflects local linguistic and cultural naming traditions.

Notable Bearers

• Hana Vlasáková – Czech volleyball player
• Jan Vlasák (born 1943) – Czech actor, famous for his role in the 2005 film Hostel
• Jerry Vlasak – American animal rights activist
• Lavínia Vlasak – Brazilian actress
• Lenka Vlasáková – Czech actress
• Oldřich Vlasák (1955–2024) – Czech politician
• Oldřich Vlasák (wrestler) – Czech wrestler
• Tomáš Vlasák – Czech ice hockey player
• Rudolf Wlassak – Austrian physiologist (notable bearer of the Germanized variant)

Related Names

Feminine forms include Vlasáková.

• Meaning: Derived from Czech vlas "hair," likely referring to a barber or a person with much hair
• Origin: Czech
• Type: Surname
• Usage regions: Czech Republic, with Germanized variant Wlassak in German-speaking areas