durová

Durová is a surname found in Czech and Slovak naming traditions. In these languages, the feminine form of a surname is typically created by adding the suffix -ová to the masculine stem, so a woman in a family bearing this name would be written as Durová, while men in the same family may have a corresponding masculine form such as Duro or another related variant. The exact masculine form varies by lineage.

Origins and meaning

Like many Czech and Slovak surnames, Durová can have different origins depending on the family line. The root may derive from a given name, a place, an occupation, or a nickname. Because surname formation in these languages often involves multiple possible sources, there is no single uniform origin for all bearers of the name. The -ová suffix is a standard marker of feminine form in these languages.

Distribution and usage

The surname is most common in the Czech Republic and Slovakia and is also found among diaspora communities abroad. In official records and contemporary usage, diacritics are typically preserved (Durová), but when diacritics are omitted in non-native contexts, the form Durova may appear.

Variants and cognates

Related forms exist in other Slavic languages. In Russian, for example, the masculine form Durov corresponds to the feminine Durova (Дурова). In Czech/Slovak contexts, Durová is the standard feminine spelling with diacritics; without diacritics it is often written as Durova or durova in international contexts.

Notable bearers

The surname is carried by numerous individuals across fields such as academics, sports, and the arts, reflecting its presence in Czech and Slovak society as well as among people with mixed heritage.