Rokossovsky

Rokossovsky is a Russian surname and toponym. The masculine form is Rokossovsky, and the feminine form is Rokossovskaya. The name is typically linked to a locality, with toponyms such as Rokossovo or Rokossovka serving as its origin in many cases.

Notable individuals bearing the surname include Konstantin Rokossovsky (1896–1968), a Soviet military commander of Polish origin who attained the rank of Marshal of the Soviet Union. He played a significant role on the Eastern Front during World War II and later held high-level positions in Poland’s postwar government, reflecting the cross-border military and political ties of the era.

Rokossovsky District refers to an administrative district (raion) in Kursk Oblast, Russia. As a toponymic district name, it shares the same root with the surname and illustrates how place-based naming is used in regional administration.

In addition to the district and the historical figure, the name Rokossovsky appears in other minor toponyms and family names in parts of Russia and the former Soviet sphere, where descendants or institutions may adopt the root as part of their identifier.