Krimov
Krimov is a Russian-language surname that is found primarily in Eastern Europe and among the Russian diaspora. The name appears in historical records dating back to the 19th century and is believed to be a variant of the more common surname Krylov, although some scholars argue that it may have originated as a local dialectal form or a diminutive of an occupational nickname. The suffix –ov indicates patronymic origin, meaning “son of” or “belonging to,” but the root “Krim” is not directly linked to a known Russian word, and its precise etymology remains uncertain.
Notable individuals bearing the Krimov surname include the Soviet and Russian fashion designer Aleksandr Krimov, whose