Konoval

Konoval (Ukrainian: Коновал) is a Ukrainian surname. It likely derives from the occupation of a farrier, a person who trims and shoes horses. "Konoval" specifically refers to a person who treats horses' hooves and attaches horseshoes, akin to a veterinarian specializing in equine foot care. The name is primarily found in Ukraine and among Ukrainian diaspora communities. It is often transliterated into English as Konoval, Konovalov, or Konowal. Variations in spelling can occur due to differences in transliteration from the Cyrillic alphabet.