Gureyev

Gureyev is a Russian surname. It is derived from the given name Gury (Гурий), a Russian variant of the name Habakkuk, a Hebrew prophet. The surname Gureyev indicates "belonging to" or "descended from" someone named Gury. Surnames ending in "-ev" (and "-ov") are common patronymic surnames in Russia. The surname Gureyev, like many Russian surnames, can be found in various regions of Russia and among the Russian diaspora.