Sázek

Sázek is a surname of Czech origin. It is used as a masculine family name in the Czech Republic and among Czech-speaking communities abroad. The name is commonly linked to the Czech word sázka, meaning "bet" or "stake," and to related roots associated with wagering or staking. The exact origin of the surname varies by family, and it may have referred to an occupation, nickname, or place associated with betting or staking.

In Czech orthography, the feminine form of Sázek is typically Sázková, following standard patterns for creating feminine forms from masculine surnames. The diacritic-free variant Sazek may appear in non-Czech contexts or historical records.

Sázek is most common in the Czech Republic, with smaller communities in Slovakia and among the Czech diaspora in North America and elsewhere in Europe. Variants without diacritics are common outside Czech-speaking regions.

Notable people with the surname Sázek are not listed here, and the name does not point to a single internationally prominent figure. For related names, see also Sazka, a Czech lottery company, and Sázava, a river name in the region, both sharing the same linguistic root.