Pešková

Pešková is the feminine form of the Czech surname Pešek. The name Pešek was probably derived from the given name Petr, the Czech form of Peter, meaning "stone" in Greek. Another theory suggests it may come from the Czech word pešek, meaning "baton." As a Czech surname, Pešková is typically borne by women, while Pešek is used by men. The name carries the legacy of Saint Peter, the apostle, and the widespread Christian usage of the name Peter across many cultures.

Notable Bearers

Notable individuals with the surname Pešková include Daniela Pešková (born 1984), a Slovak sport shooter; Eliška Pešková (1833–1895), a Czech actress and playwright; and Vlasta Pešková (born 1938), a Czech athlete. Other bearers include the conductor Libor Pešek (1933–2022) and the actor Ladislav Pešek (1906–1986). The feminine form Pešková is less common in historical records, but it follows standard Czech onomastic patterns.

Distribution and Variants

The surname is most frequently found in the Czech Republic. Related names in other languages include Petrov (Russian, masculine) and Petrović (Serbian), among others.

Meaning: Feminine form of Pešek, derived from Petr (Peter) or the Czech word for baton
Origin: Czech
Type: Surname (feminine)
Usage regions: Czech Republic

Notable Bearers

Distribution and Variants

Other Languages & Cultures