There are
1345
Houdeks in the USA
Houdek is the
19945th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Houdek

DominikHoudek

Dominik Houdek is a Croatian pop singer known for his powerful voice and energetic performances.

LidijaHorvat-Dunjko

Lidija Horvat-Dunjko is a Croatian mathematician and computer scientist known for her research on algorithms and data structures.

DavidHoudek

David Houdek is a professional ice hockey player from the Czech Republic who has competed in the Czech Extraliga and the Kontinental Hockey League.

BasileusHoudek

Basileus Houdek is an Australian musician and composer known for his work in experimental, ambient, and electronic music.

VlastaHoudek

Vlasta Houdek is a Croatian basketball coach who has coached teams in the Croatian Basketball League and the FIBA EuroCup Women.

FranzHoudek

Franz Houdek was a Czech politician and activist who played a significant role in promoting Czechoslovak independence during the early 20th century.

JiriHoudek

Jiri Houdek is a Czech photographer known for his landscape and architectural photography, as well as his use of alternative printing processes.

TomHoudek

Tom Houdek is an American football player who played as a defensive tackle in the National Football League for the New York Giants and the Green Bay Packers.

LucieHoudek

Lucie Houdek is a Czech opera singer known for her performances as a mezzo-soprano in productions of Mozart, Verdi, and Wagner.

MilanHoudek

Milan Houdek is a Croatian football player who has represented teams in the Croatian First Football League and the German 3. Liga.

Houdek Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Houdek' is of Czech origin. It is derived from the Czech word 'hod' meaning 'throw' or 'pitch'. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for a skilled pitcher or someone who engaged in throwing activities.
Geographic DistributionThe name 'Houdek' is most commonly found in Croatia and the Czech Republic, where it originated. However, there are also individuals with the surname 'Houdek' in other countries with Czech diaspora, such as the United States and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Houdek' include 'Houdekk', 'Houudak', 'Hoduk', 'Houdik', 'Hudek', 'Hudak', 'Houdeok', 'Houdeek', and 'Hudekk'.
Migration and ImmigrationThere has been some migration of individuals with the surname 'Houdek' to countries like the United States and Canada, particularly during periods of political and economic unrest in the Czech Republic.