Janíček

Janíček is a Czech surname. It is derived from the given name Jan, which is the Czech equivalent of John. The suffix "-íček" is a diminutive, often used affectionately. Therefore, Janíček literally means "little John" or "Johnny." Surnames ending in "-íček" are common in Czech and Slovak cultures. The surname Janíček likely originated as a patronymic, meaning it was originally used to identify someone as the son or descendant of a man named Jan. The surname is found primarily in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Variations of the name can be found across other Slavic countries as well, though with different suffixes.