Malkovi

Malkovi is a surname of Slavic origin, most commonly found in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. In Czech and Slovak usage, the suffix -ovi forms a plural or family-name designation, so Malkovi denotes the Malk family. The root Malk- may originate from a personal name or nickname, and the precise etymology can vary by lineage. The spelling and pronunciation can differ slightly in diaspora communities.

The name is attested in official records in Central Europe and among immigrant populations abroad. In Slovakia and the Czech Republic, it appears in civil registrations, parish registries, and genealogical sources dating from the 18th century onward. Diaspora communities in North America and Western Europe have carried the name since the 19th and 20th centuries, often adapting it to local orthographies.

Notable bearers are not widely standardized in reference sources, but individuals with the surname have been active in fields such as academia, business, and sport. There is no single place, institution, or organization widely known by the name Malkovi. For related forms, see Malkov and Malkova, which are masculine and feminine variants in Slavic languages.