Perov

Perov is a surname of Slavic origin used in Russia, Ukraine, and other parts of Eastern Europe. The feminine form is Perova. In geography, Perov may also appear as the name of rural localities in Russia.

In onomastics, Perov is typically formed as a patronymic surname derived from a given name with the standard Slavic suffix -ov, indicating belonging to or descended from the root name. Variants include Perova for women, and related names appear in different languages with similar constructions.

Notable people with the surname have included individuals across fields such as science, culture, and public life, though no single figure defines the name. The surname is relatively common in Russian-speaking regions and may appear in historical records and contemporary contexts.

In science, the term perovskite, used for a class of minerals and materials with a specific crystal structure, is named in connection with a Russian-derived surname; the name reflects the tradition of naming minerals after investigators. The word is widely used in materials science, photovoltaics, and crystallography.

See also: Perovski (variant spelling) and Perovskite.