Štěpánek

Štěpánek is a Czech surname. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it originated as a name derived from a male ancestor's given name. In this case, it is derived from the given name "Štěpán," which is the Czech equivalent of Stephen. Stephen means "crown" or "wreath" in Greek (Στέφανος - Stephanos).

Therefore, Štěpánek literally means "son of Štěpán" or "descendant of Štěpán." It is a relatively common surname in the Czech Republic.

The name can also refer to:

• A male given name, a diminutive of Štěpán, similar to Stevie in English.

• Individuals with the surname Štěpánek (See disambiguation page for notable people with this name.)