Solovev
Solovev is a Russian surname, masculine; feminine Soloveva. It originates from the nickname Solovy (Solovey), from the Russian word solovey meaning "nightingale." The -ev suffix is typical for Russian patronymic and family names, forming Solovev as "son of Solovy" or "belonging to Solovy." Transliteration from Cyrillic Соловьёв yields multiple spellings in Latin script, including Solovyov, Solovyev, and Solovev; common in English-language texts. The feminine form is Soloveva (Соловьёва). The surname is widespread in Russia and among Ukrainian, Belarusian, and other post-Soviet populations, especially where families with the name settled or migrated.
In addition to being a surname, the root occurs in place names and historical references in Russian
Notable people: numerous individuals with the surname have contributed to science, arts, sports, and public life;