Show ContentsKorolyov History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The name is derived from the Middle high German word "krol," meaning "curly."

Early Origins of the Korolyov family

The surname Korolyov was first found in Prussia where the family made a considerable contribution to the feudal society which shaped modern Europe. The family branched into several houses, all of which played an important role in the local political conflicts which forged the nation.

Early History of the Korolyov family

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Korolyov Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Krol, Krolls, Krols, Croll, Krole and others.

Early Notables of the Korolyov family

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Korolyov Ranking

In Russia, the name Korolyov is the 267th most popular surname with an estimated 53,630 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Korolyov family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Christoph Kroll, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1729. Johan Kroll, who came to America in 1850; Josef Kroll, who arrived in New York city in 1893; and Peter Kroll who settled in Philadelphia county, Pennsylvania in 1734..


Contemporary Notables of the name Korolyov (post 1700) +

  • Yuri Nikolayevich Korolyov (1962-2023), Soviet fourteen-time gold medalist artistic gymnast


  1. "Most Common Last Names in Russia." Forebears, https://forebears.io/russia/surnames


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