Dostal

Dostal is a surname of Czech and Slovak origin. In its standard form in Czech and Slovak, the name is Dostál, with the feminine form Dostálová. In contexts where diacritics are omitted, the surname often appears as Dostal. The name is typically patronymic in origin and has been established as a family name over generations, arising from an ancestral given name or nickname.

Dostal is most common in the Czech Republic and Slovakia and among their emigrant communities, including in North America and Western Europe. The diacritic form Dostálová is used for women in Czech and Slovak contexts; in other languages, feminine forms may not be applied.

Notable bearers include individuals from various fields, particularly in sports, science, and the arts, and the surname is widely represented among people of Czech or Slovak heritage.