Komorov

Komorov is a surname of Slavic origin and, in some contexts, a place name. It is common in Russia and other parts of Eastern Europe, with the feminine form Komorova. The name is typically transliterated as Komorov in Russian and Ukrainian contexts; Komarov is a closely related variant found in many sources.

Most etymological explanations link Komorov to a root such as komora, meaning chamber or storeroom in several Slavic languages. As a surname, it may have originated as a nickname for someone who worked in or lived near a storehouse, or as a patronymic meaning "belonging to Komor" or "son of Komor." An alternative view connects the root to komar, the word for mosquito, a reflection of local landscape or a personal nickname.

Variants include Komarov and regional spellings such as Komorów or Komorowo, depending on language and orthography. A number of places in Slavic-speaking countries bear names such as Komorovo or Komorów, and some bearers of those place names adopted Komorov as a hereditary surname.

Geographic distribution: The surname appears across Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Poland, Bulgaria, Serbia, and in diaspora communities in Europe and the Americas.

Notable people: Various individuals bearing the name have been active in sports, science, and the arts; a full list is beyond the scope of this overview.

See also: Komarov, Komorów, Komorovo.