Grachyov (surname)

Grachyov (Russian: Грачёв) is a common Russian surname. It is derived from the word "грач" (grach), which means "rook" (a type of bird) in Russian. As with many Russian surnames derived from animals or other common nouns, it likely originated as a nickname given to an ancestor, potentially based on appearance, behavior, or occupation. The suffix "-ov" indicates possession or belonging, thus "Grachyov" signifies "of the rook" or "belonging to the rook-like one."

The surname is relatively widespread throughout Russia and other countries with significant Russian diasporas. Notable individuals with this surname include:

• Pavel Grachyov (1948-2012), a Russian general and Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation.
• Numerous other individuals in various fields such as sports, science, and the arts.

Variations and transliterations of the name may include Grachev.