vstupova

Vstupova, often written Vstupová in proper Czech and Slovak orthography, is a feminine surname used in Czech and Slovak onomastics. It belongs to the common pattern of forming feminine family names by adding the suffix -ová to a masculine or unisex stem. The stem is usually related to the noun vstup, meaning “entry,” “admission,” or “entrance,” which suggests possible origins tied to a location, occupation, or characteristic associated with entry. The exact historical origin of a given family with this surname may vary.

In contemporary usage, Vstupová is the standard feminine form of the surname; male relatives, if a corresponding form is used, would typically bear a masculine version of the root or a related surname. The name occurs among speakers of Czech and Slovak and in diaspora communities where Czech or Slovak heritage is present. In contexts outside of Czech orthography, diacritics are often omitted, yielding the unaccented form Vstupova.

From an onomastic perspective, Vstupová illustrates the widespread Slavic practice of creating feminine surnames by adding the -ová suffix. As a surname, it does not denote a specific place or concept beyond indicating family identity, though the same root appears in everyday vocabulary as vstup ("entry").