Flyorov

Flyorov is a surname of Russian origin. It is derived from the given name Fyodor, which itself comes from the Greek word "theodoros," meaning "gift of God." The surname likely originated as a patronymic, indicating descent from someone named Fyodor.

Notable individuals with the surname Flyorov include Georgy Flyorov, a Soviet physicist who was instrumental in the discovery of element 104, later named rutherfordium, and who also made significant contributions to nuclear physics. His research at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna, Russia, played a key role in the development of heavy element research. The element 104 laboratory at JINR is named in his honor.

The surname Flyorov, while not extremely common, is found in Russia and among the Russian diaspora. Its historical roots are tied to the widespread popularity of the given name Fyodor throughout Slavic cultures. The family name reflects a lineage traced back to an ancestor named Fyodor, carrying with it the implication of divine blessing.