Řezníková is a Czech surname. It is the feminine form of Řezník, which means "butcher" in the Czech language.Etymology and OriginThe name Řezník derives from the Czech noun řezník ("butcher"), akin to the verb řezat ("to cut"). As with many occupational surnames, it would have originally designated a person engaged in the trade of butchery, a common occupation in medieval towns. The feminine variant Řezníková follows the typical Czech pattern of adding the suffix -ová to form women's surnames from their male counterparts.Notable BearersAccording to the Wikipedia article for the male form, notable people with the base surname include Řezník (rapper) (born 1986), a Czech musician, and Radim Řezník (born 1989), a Czech football player who plays as a defender for Viktoria Plzeň and has appeared in international matches. Related derivations based on the same root include the Řezníček, a diminutive form common for both butchers and yet smaller-scale tradespeople, suggesting regional variants.Distribution and VariantsThe surname is most commonly found in the Czech Republic. Equivalent butcher surnames in surrounding Slavic languages exist, e.g., Ukrainian Riznyk or Polish Rzeźnik.Meaning: "butcher" (feminine form)Origin: Czech, occupationalType: SurnameRegions: Czech Republic