SVOBODA
Svoboda
Svoboda is a Czech surname which can also be found in other Slavic countries such as Poland and Slovakia. This surname is derived from the Czech word "svoboda" which translates to "freedom" in English. The surname is often associated with people who were believed to be free or independent.
Origin and Distribution
The surname Svoboda is most commonly found in the Czech Republic, where it is one of the most widely spread surnames. However, due to historical migrations and diasporas, individuals with the surname Svoboda can also be found in countries with significant Czech populations, such as Poland and Slovakia.
Notable Individuals
1. Frantisek Svoboda (1878-1948)
- A Czech artist known for his Impressionist paintings and contributions to the Czech art scene in the early 20th century.
2. Jan Svoboda (born 1950)
- A Czech politician who served as the Minister of Finance of the Czech Republic from 2014 to 2017.
3. Kamila Svobodova (born 1992)
- A Czech track and field athlete specializing in the high jump, who has represented the Czech Republic in international competitions.
Variants
Variants of the surname Svoboda may include Svobodova (feminine form) and Svobodov (variant form). These variants may be used to denote gender or differ based on historical and regional variations in spelling.
There are approximately 150 people named Svoboda in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Svoboda.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Poland
Language of origin: Polish
Similar and related surnames
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