Markovových

Markovových is a Czech surname. It is the genitive plural form of the given name Markov, which itself is derived from Mark. The surname Markovových would therefore translate to something akin to "of the Marks" or "belonging to the Marks." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from an ancestor named Mark. In Czech grammar, the genitive plural is used to express possession or origin for a group of people. Therefore, Markovových would be used in contexts where reference is made to multiple individuals named Markov, or the property/descendants of individuals named Markov. For example, "the belongings of the Markovs" might be expressed as "věci Markovových." The prevalence of this surname is likely tied to the popularity of the given name Mark in Czech history. As with many Czech surnames, its exact origin and distribution can be traced through genealogical records and linguistic analysis of Czech naming conventions.