Melniková

Melniková is a surname of Slavic origin, most commonly found in Czechia and Slovakia. The name is derived from the town of Melnik, located in the Czech Republic. The etymology of Melnik itself is thought to be related to the Slavic word for "mill" or "milling," suggesting a historical connection to the milling industry in the region. As a surname, Melniková would have indicated a person who originally hailed from or was associated with Melnik.

In Czech and Slovak, the feminine form of the surname is Melniková, while the masculine form is Melnik. This grammatical distinction is typical for Slavic languages, where surnames often change form to agree with the gender of the person. The surname is not particularly widespread but is identifiable within the Czech and Slovak diaspora. Individuals bearing the surname Melniková have contributed to various fields, though no single prominent historical figure universally defines the name. Its presence is primarily a demographic marker, reflecting ancestral ties to a specific geographical location.