Last name Елев (Elev 
, Елев 
, Yelev 
) , in the world, is a rare family name. The family name Елев is habitual in Bulgaria, where it is a rare surname, Romania, and Sweden. Not in comparison with a country's population, this name is the most popular in Eastern Europe, particularly Russia, Romania, and Bulgaria. Likewise, Елев is the forename as well as the last name.