Macek Family Name and Heraldry

Not every Macek is related, but the name itself grew out of Mack.

What does the surname Macek mean?

Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “from the name Markward”. 1,592 Americans were listed as Macek in the 2010 census.

How is Macek related to Mack?

The extra “e” in Macek is a spelling habit rather than a different name. Regional accents shaped spellings long before dictionaries fixed them. Other spellings include Macka, Mackh and Macke.

Does every Macek family have a crest?

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