Lánkov

Lánkov is a surname of Central European origin. It is most commonly found in Czechia and Slovakia, with smaller occurrences in Poland and Hungary, and among diaspora communities in North America.

Origin and etymology: The name appears to be a patronymic or toponymic surname formed with the Slavic -ov suffix, which is common in Czech and Slovak naming traditions. The root Lánk may be related to a place name or a nickname. A proposed but uncertain link sometimes cited in linguistic discussions connects the root to the Hungarian word lánc meaning “chain,” though this connection is not widely established and remains speculative.

Geographic distribution and history: Records mentioning Lánkov appear in civil registries and church books dating from the 18th and 19th centuries in Central Europe. The surname is relatively uncommon, and today bearers are more frequently found in larger urban centers and in communities formed by migration.

Notable bearers: There are individuals with the surname Lánkov in local genealogical collections and regional histories, but no figure with this surname has attained broad recognition in mainstream reference works.

See also: Variants and related surnames such as Lankov or Lánková (the feminine form in languages that mark gender in surnames) may occur in different regions, reflecting localized orthographic practices. Further information would depend on specific genealogical or regional sources.