Stárková

Stárková is a Czech feminine surname, derived as a feminized form of Stárek. The root surname Stárek originates from a nickname based on the Czech adjective starý, meaning “old.”

In Czech naming conventions, the suffix -ová is added to masculine surnames to form their feminine counterparts—a practice that is standard across the language. Thus, Stárková is the equivalent to “Mrs. or Ms. Stárek,” used for women and girls in formal contexts.

The surname likely first emerged as a descriptive nickname for an older person or someone perceived as wise, experienced, or perhaps simply the elder of two individuals. As a common type of byname, starý gives rise to a number of related surnames throughout Slavic languages; for instance, the Polish variant Starek follows a similar pattern.

Today, Stárková is primarily found in the Czech Republic, with a modest frequency. Due to the relatively low number of bearers, it does not rank among the most common Czech surnames but retains its regional presence as a historic family name.

• Meaning: feminine derivative of “old”
• Origin: Czech; nickname for an older person
• Type: matronymic/marital surname
• Regional usage: Czech Republic