Díttová

Díttová is a surname of Czech origin. It is the feminine form of the surname Dítta, which is derived from the given name Dětřich, a Czech form of the Germanic name Dietrich. Dietrich itself is composed of two elements: "diot" meaning "people" or "nation" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "power." Therefore, the name essentially means "ruler of the people."

As a surname, Díttová would indicate a female descendant or wife of someone named Dítta or whose male ancestor bore the name derived from Dětřich. Like many Slavic surnames, it is relatively common within the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Variations in spelling might occur, influenced by historical transcription practices or regional dialects. The surname's prevalence can be traced through genealogical records and census data within these regions. Its etymological roots firmly place it within the broader Germanic linguistic influence on Slavic languages.