Hrbáček

Hrbáček is a Czech surname. It is derived from the word "hrb," meaning "hump" or "hunchback." The suffix "-áček" is a diminutive, suggesting a smaller or endearing characteristic related to the base word. Therefore, the surname Hrbáček likely originated as a nickname for someone with a slight humpback or some other characteristic associated with a hunched posture, or for a family related to such a person. Surnames of this type, derived from physical characteristics, are common in many cultures, including Czech culture.