Krylovs

Krylovs is the plural form of the surname Krylov, used to refer to individuals who share this Russian-derived name. The surname is common across science, engineering, literature, and public life, particularly within the Russian-speaking world and its diaspora.

In science and mathematics, the Krylov name appears in several foundational concepts. Krylov subspace methods, a family of algorithms for solving large sparse linear systems and eigenvalue problems, are widely used in numerical linear algebra and scientific computing. The Krylov–Bogoliubov averaging method appears in the study of nonlinear dynamics and stochastic processes. These terms reflect the influence of researchers bearing the Krylov surname across multiple disciplines.

Beyond mathematics, Krylovs have contributed to naval engineering, physics, and cultural life, illustrating the surname’s historical prominence in Russian intellectual and professional circles. Because Krylov is a common surname across generations and regions, Krylovs may refer to a broad set of individuals rather than a single, specific group.

The name also appears in historical documents, institutional names, and geographical designations in parts of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. As with many surnames, Krylovs encompasses a diverse array of people who have made contributions in their respective fields.