Bilek

Bilek is a surname of Slavic origin, found mainly in Central Europe. The spelling without diacritics is common in international records and among diaspora communities, while the form Bílek with an acute accent on the i is common in Czech and Slovak contexts.

Etymology and form commonalities: Surnames such as Bílek and Bilek are typically patronymic or diminutive forms that developed from a given name or nickname. The exact origin can vary by family and region, and different spellings arose through transliteration and migration.

Distribution and usage: The name is most prevalent in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, with smaller populations in Poland and among emigrant communities in North America and Western Europe. Variants arise through diacritic usage and changes in spelling when families moved across language borders.

Notable people and variants: A number of individuals bearing the surname have gained recognition in fields such as sports, science, and the arts. Spelling variants include Bílek and Bilík, reflecting regional orthographic differences. In practice, Bilek may appear in records from different countries with differing diacritics and transliteration standards.

See also: For related names, see variants such as Bílek or Bilík, which reflect regional spellings of the same base surname.