Alov (surname)

Alov is a surname. It is found primarily in countries within or historically associated with the Russian sphere of influence. Surnames ending in "-ov" are typically of Slavic origin and often indicate a patronymic, meaning the surname was originally derived from the given name of a male ancestor. Thus, Alov likely originated as a patronymic related to a male ancestor whose given name was "Alo" or a similar variant. The exact meaning and prevalence of the original given name require further research to determine definitively. The surname likely evolved over generations as families began to adopt hereditary surnames.