Hierova

Hierova, sometimes written Hierová, is a surname found in Czech and Slovak-speaking communities. In these languages, the feminine form of a surname is typically formed by adding -ová to the masculine stem, so Hierová denotes a female bearer of the surname Hier.

Etymology and origins of Hierova are not well documented in standard reference works. Like many Czech and Slovak surnames, it may derive from a personal name, a nickname, or a toponym, but the exact source is unclear. As with similar surnames, the form Hierova reflects conventional patterns of gendered surname formation in Central European naming traditions.

Geographic and demographic usage: The name is most commonly encountered in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and among emigrant communities in North America and Western Europe. Its presence outside these regions often reflects migration patterns rather than independent origins.

Notable individuals: There are no widely cited encyclopedic biographies of people with this surname within standard reference works. The name may appear in genealogical records and local histories rather than in prominent biographical entries.

See also: Hier (disambiguation) and discussions of Slavic surname formation, particularly the use of the -ová suffix to indicate feminine forms.