Berezovskiis

Berezovskiis is a surname of Russian origin. It is believed to derive from the place name Berezovka, which is common in many Slavic countries. The name likely indicates an ancestral connection to a settlement named Berezovka, meaning "birch tree place" or "place of birch trees". Like many surnames, it would have been adopted to identify individuals by their place of origin or a prominent geographical feature associated with their family's history.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Berezovskiis include Boris Berezovskiis, a Russian oligarch and businessman who played a significant role in Russian politics and business during the 1990s. His life and career were marked by considerable influence, controversy, and eventual exile. Another individual is Mikhail Berezovskiis, a Russian composer of the late Baroque period, known for his sacred choral music. His work is considered an important contribution to Russian musical heritage. The surname, therefore, has associations with both modern business and historical cultural contributions.