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Václav Kokeš, 1861 - 1942
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Václav (Vincent) Kokeš (Kokes), 1866 - 1932
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Václav Kokeš, 1861 - 1942
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Václav Kokeš, 1892 - 1946
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Václav Kokeš, 1951 - 2016
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Václav Kokeš, 1861 - 1942
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Václav Kokeš, 1861 - 1942
MyHeritage Family TreesVáclav Kokeš, 1888 - 1934
MyHeritage Family TreesVáclav Kokeš, 1894 - 1975
MyHeritage Family TreesVáclav Kokeš, 1841 - Circa 1926
MyHeritage Family TreesVáclav (Vincent) Kokeš, 1844 - 1926
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Václav Kokeš, born 1878
MyHeritage Family TreesVáclav Klement Kokeš, 1902 - 1984
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Václav Kokeš, 1861 - 1942
MyHeritage Family TreesVáclav Kokeš, 1808 - 1872
MyHeritage Family TreesVáclav Kokeš, 1757 - 1810
MyHeritage Family TreesVáclav Kokeš, 1766 - 1838
MyHeritage Family TreesVáclav Kokeš, 1866 - 1932
MyHeritage Family TreesVáclav Kokeš, 1808 - 1872
MyHeritage Family TreesVáclav Kokeš, 1739 - 1785
MyHeritage Family TreesVáclav Kokeš, 1925 - 1997
MyHeritage Family TreesVáclav Kokeš, 1896 - 1896
MyHeritage Family TreesVáclav Kokeš, 1896 - 1896
MyHeritage Family TreesVáclav Kokeš 1, 1834 - 1834
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MyHeritage Family TreesVáclav Kokeš, 1921 - 2005
BillionGravesWinslow Kokesh, 1864 - 1943
FamilySearch Family TreeVaclav Vincent Kokes, 1866 - 1932
FamilySearch Family TreeVáclav Kokeš, born 1840
FamilySearch Family TreeVáclav Kokeš, born 1866
FamilySearch Family TreeVáclav Kokeš, born 1895
1921 Czechia CensusVáclav Kokeš, born 1915
1921 Czechia CensusVáclav Kokeš, born 1915
1921 Czechia CensusVáclav Kokeš, born 1836
1921 Czechia CensusVáclav Kokeš, 1894 - 1975
Geni World Family TreeVáclav Kokeš, born 1854
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- Vaclav Kokes
- Vaclav Kokess
- Vaclav Kokesch
- Vaclav Kokesh
- Vaclav Kokessh
- Vaclav Kokessch
- Vaclav Kokeschh
- Vaclav Kokesshh
- Czechia 59%
- USA 41%
The name Václav stems from the Old Slavic word *vęťeslavъ. This word is a compound of *vęťe meaning "more" or "greater" and *slava meaning "glory" or "fame." Therefore, Václav literally translates to "more glory" or "greater glory." The *ę nasal vowel in *vęťe changed over time in different Slavic languages, leading to variations in the first syllable. Václav is a traditionally Czech name, strongly associated with Saint Wenceslaus (Svatý Václav), the Duke of Bohemia and a patron saint of the Czech Republic. His life and martyrdom in the 10th century cemented the name's importance. The name spread throughout Slavic countries, particularly Poland (Wacław) and Slovakia (Václav). While consistently popular in the Czech Republic, its usage in other regions has fluctuated over time. Common diminutives include Vašek, Venca, and Venda.
Originating in Czech, Kokeš likely stems from a diminutive form of the personal name Nicholas. Nicholas itself comes from the Greek "Nikolaos," meaning "victory of the people." The Czech suffix "-eš" often indicates a patronymic, signifying "son of" or "descendant of." Therefore, Kokeš probably denoted someone's lineage back to a Nicholas ancestor. Historically, the name Kokeš appears most frequently in the Czech Republic. Records show concentrations in Bohemia and Moravia. Over time, variations in spelling may have occurred due to regional dialects or transcription errors. While less common, you might find related forms like Kokeša or Kokešová, the latter typically used for female descendants. Migration patterns throughout Europe and beyond likely carried the name to other countries, though it remains primarily associated with its Czech roots.
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