Kovachev

Kovachev is a Bulgarian masculine surname. It is derived from kovach, the word for blacksmith, an occupational term common in Slavic languages, and it denotes an ancestor who practiced metalwork. The feminine form is Kovacheva. The name is widespread in Bulgaria and is also found among Bulgarian communities abroad. When rendered in other alphabets or transliterated into Latin, it is typically spelled Kovachev, with the feminine Kovacheva.

In the broader Slavic onomastic context, related forms exist in neighboring languages, such as Kovacevic or Kovacević, reflecting similar occupational origins, though these are distinct surnames in their own right. The surname Kovachev is used in modern times by individuals across a range of professions, including sports, academia, and public service, but it does not refer to a single universally recognized figure.

There are no widely recognized places that bear the exact name Kovachev; the term is primarily encountered as a family surname. See also sections of related occupational and Slavic surnames for readers seeking broader context on surnames derived from medieval crafts.