Potáková

Potáková is a Czech feminine surname. It is the feminine form of the masculine surname Poták, created by the common Czech convention of adding the suffix -ová to denote a female family member.

Etymology and origin: The root Poták is of Czech origin and may derive from a personal name, nickname, or other older surname source. In Czech and Slovak naming practice, the -ová suffix is attached to the corresponding masculine form to produce the standard female variant.

Geographic distribution: The surname Potáková is most commonly found in the Czech Republic, with smaller occurrences in Slovakia and among Czech communities abroad due to historical migration and diaspora movements. As with many Czech names, its presence outside Czech-speaking regions often reflects family ties and transliteration in different languages.

Usage and notation: In Czech contexts, Potáková is used for a woman bearing the family name Poták. In non-Czech records, diacritics may be omitted, resulting in Potaková or Potak, depending on the language and orthographic conventions. The masculine form Poták is used for male bearers.

Related forms: The primary related name is Poták (the masculine variant). Other feminine forms formed with -ová exist for different Czech surnames and follow the general pattern of gendered surname construction in the language.