Stanovova

Stanovova is a surname of Slavic origin, primarily found in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. It is the feminine form of a masculine Slavic surname formed by adding the standard suffix -ová to a stem such as Stanov. In Czech and Slovak records, the feminine form Stanovová is common; in Anglophone or diaspora contexts, it is frequently written as Stanovova.

Etymology and origins: Surnames in this pattern are typically derived from a given name or nickname, or from a place or occupation associated with the stem. The Stanov stem may be linked to a personal name such as Stanislav or to root elements that appear in various Slavic names. Because family histories vary, the precise origin of any individual Stanovova surname can differ.

Distribution and usage: The surname is most prevalent among Czech and Slovak populations and their descendants abroad. Women bearing the name appear in civil and church records with the Stanovová form in local languages; in international contexts orthography may simplify accents, yielding Stanovova.

Notable people: The name is carried by various individuals in Central European communities, including fields such as academia, sports, and the arts, though there is no universally recognized international figure associated with the name.

See also: Stanová as a related surname; Stanov as a masculine stem.