Opakova

Opakova is a surname of Slavic origin, most commonly found in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. It is the feminine form of the masculine surname Opak, created by the standard Slavic practice of adding the suffix -ová to form a woman’s family name. In Czech and Slovak naming convention, the -ová suffix marks the feminine form and aligns with traditional gendered surname patterns.

Variant spellings and diacritics may include Opáková in contexts that preserve accents, while non-diacritic renderings such as Opakova appear in international databases and everyday use. The masculine counterpart Opak appears in historical and contemporary records in Central Europe, situating Opakova within the broader family of -ova surnames used to denote female descendants.

Geographic distribution for Opakova shows a concentration in Czechia and Slovakia, with smaller clusters in neighboring countries and among the Czech and Slovak diaspora worldwide due to migration and historical ties. As with many Slavic surnames, its presence reflects regional naming traditions and patterns of family lineage rather than a single ethnic or national identity.

Notable people: There are no widely documented figures with the surname Opakova in major biographical references. The name may appear in regional records, genealogical databases, or local histories.

See also: Opak (surname) for information on the masculine form and related toponyms or family-name origins in Slavic languages.