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Vlach

Vlach

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A family name common in the Czech Republic and Slovakia
  • proper noun
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  • This exhibit, curated by southern folklorist John M. Vlach, featured pictures of plantation life, including one of blacks working in the fields under the watchful eye of a mounted overseer.

Examples

  • Many authors reference John Vlach for his influential work on material culture.

  • Milwaukee attorney J. J. Vlach, the Czech orator, reminded the veterans and other participants of their homeland's troubles and struggles for freedom.

    Academic text (2000)

  • On Monday, Nov. 5, entomologist Josh Vlach provided KOIN with a map of established Oregon populations of BMSB—as the brown marmorated stink bugs are being dubbed by the Department of Agriculture.

    Blog text (3)

  • John Vlach has contributed significantly to the study of American folklore.

  • The Vlach family has a long history in the Czech Republic.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Vlach as a family name comes from the same word for the Vlach people, because in the past people often had names that showed their group or origin. So the surname Vlach usually points to an ancestor from that group or someone seen as a 'foreigner'.