Havlík

Havlík is a Czech surname. It originates as a patronymic surname, derived from the given name Havel, which is a Czech diminutive of the name Gallus. Gallus was a common personal name in medieval Europe, often associated with Saint Gall, an Irish monk. Therefore, Havlík essentially means "son of Havel" or "descendant of Havel."

The surname is relatively common in the Czech Republic. Variations in spelling, often involving diacritics, may also occur. The surname can be found among individuals of Czech ancestry worldwide. While not exclusively tied to any particular social class or region, the surname's distribution reflects historical settlement patterns within the Czech lands.