Kurková

Kurková is a surname of Slavic origin, common in Czech and Slovak Republics. It is derived from the word "kur," meaning "rooster." The surname may have originated as a nickname for someone who was loud, proud, or resembled a rooster in some way. It can also be a habitational name, referring to someone who lived in a place called Kurkov or a similar variant. The name is found across various countries with historical Czech or Slovak influence.

The most internationally recognized bearer of the surname is Karolína Kurková, a prominent Czech model. Born in Děčín, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic), she gained significant fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s, particularly for her work as a Victoria's Secret Angel and her numerous magazine covers. She has also ventured into acting and television. Her success has brought increased global recognition to the surname Kurková. Variations of the surname exist, including Kurkow and Kurkov.