strokov

Strokov is a surname of Slavic origin, used in Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian and other Slavic-speaking communities. The masculine form is Strokov and the feminine form is Strokova. It is commonly treated as a patronymic or toponymic surname formed with the suffix -ov/-ova, which in many languages indicates lineage, origin, or association with a place or personal name. The exact etymology can vary between families and is not universally fixed; proposed roots often relate to nicknames, occupations, or geographic features.

Geographic distribution and variations: The surname occurs in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Bulgaria, and among diaspora communities in North America and Western Europe. Variants and transliterations include Strokov, Strokoff, and Strokova in feminine usage. Regional spelling conventions can influence pronunciation and writing, particularly when transliterating from Cyrillic to Latin alphabets.

Uses and context: Beyond being a family name, Strokov occasionally appears as a toponym or in fictional contexts where authors use it as a surname for characters. In standard reference works, there is no single widely recognized figure, place, or concept that defines the name. Instead, it is one of many Slavic surnames that have persisted across generations and migrated with populations.

See also: Related surnames from the same root or with similar suffixes, and notes on Slavic naming conventions.