Hláv
Hláv is a surname of Slavic origin, used primarily in Czechia and Slovakia. The form is uncommon in standard modern orthography, and in records it may appear in variants such as Hlav or Hlávk-related derivatives depending on transcription and diacritic usage. As with many Slavic surnames, Hláv likely arose from a descriptive or toponymic origin.
The name is commonly linked to the root related to hlava, meaning head, which can reflect an
Hláv is most often found in Czech and Slovak genealogical and civil registries. Through emigration, bearers
There are no widely documented individuals universally recognized by the surname Hláv in major biographical sources.
Related surnames with similar roots include Hlaváč, Hlaváček, and Hlava. These names illustrate common Slavic patterns