Kovachev

Kovachev (Ковачев; also transliterated Kovačev ) is a Bulgarian surname originating from the word Kovach, meaning blacksmith. Notable people with the surname include:
 * Andrey Kovatchev
 * Bogomil Petrov Kovachev
 * Boris Kovatchev
 * Georgi Kovachev
 * Lachezar Kovachev
 * Martin Kovachev
 * Nikola Kovachev
 * Pavel Kovachev
 * Petar Kovachev
 * Stiliyan Kovachev
 * Svetoslav Kovachev
 * Valentin Kovachev