Korolevs

Korolevs is the plural form of the Russian surname Korolev, used to refer to several individuals who share that surname, or to a family. The surname is of Russian origin and is common among Russian-speaking populations.

Etymology: Korolev is derived from korol, meaning king, with the patronymic suffix -ev, indicating descent or belonging. It belongs to a class of surnames formed from nouns by adding -ev.

Transliteration and variants: In English, the name appears as Korolev, with variants including Korolyov and Korolyev, depending on transliteration from Cyrillic. The name also appears in the name of the city Korolyov near Moscow, which is named after Sergey Korolev.

Notable people: The surname is carried by many individuals; the most widely known is Sergey (Sergei) Korolev (1907–1966), the lead Soviet rocket engineer and space program designer. Other Korolevs have been active in fields such as science, sports, and the arts, but there is no single contemporary figure universally associated with the name beyond the historical figure noted.

This entry focuses on the surname and its usage; for specific individuals, see articles dedicated to those persons. The city near Moscow named Korolyov reflects the surname’s historical connection to Sergey Korolev.