Makhov (Russian: Махов) is a Russian masculine surname originating from the adjective makhonkii (tiny); its feminine counterpart is Makhova. It may refer to the following notable people: Bilyal Makhov (born 1987), Russian wrestler and mixed martial artist Oleksandr Makhov (1986–2022), Ukrainian military officer Todor Makhov (born 1961), Bulgarian cross-country skier

References Ganzhina, I. M. (2001) Словарь современных русских фамилий. Moscow: Astrel. p. 311. .