Ritov

Ritov is a surname that appears in Jewish and Eastern European naming traditions. The name is found among families in Israel, North America, and various parts of Europe, where it has been transmitted through generations through migration and marriage. The exact etymology is not definitively established in common reference works, but it is widely thought to be toponymic or linked to regional naming practices in Ashkenazi and Mizrahi communities.

In transliteration, Ritov can appear in several variants, reflecting differences in spelling and pronunciation across languages and alphabets. The feminine form Ritova is sometimes used in languages with gendered surname conventions, while masculine spellings may include Ritov or less commonly Ritow, depending on transliteration choices and local conventions.

Notable bearers of the surname Ritov have appeared across public life, including academia, professional fields, and the arts. As with many surnames of diaspora communities, individuals with this name may be found in diverse national contexts and professional disciplines, contributing to scholarly publications, industry developments, and cultural projects. The name does not refer to a single widely recognized entity or concept, but rather to a family name shared by multiple unrelated or distantly related lineages.

See also Ritova, a feminine variant used in some languages; Ritov may occasionally be confused with similarly spelled surnames from different linguistic origins. The name’s distribution and exact origins vary by family history and regional migration patterns.