title: Chertov
text: # Chertov
  
  Chertov, Chortov or Chertoff (Russian: Чертов) is a Russian masculine originating from the word chort, meaning devil, demon. Its feminine counterpart is Chertova or Chortova. The surname may refer to the following notable people:
  
  * Benjamin Chertoff, American journalist, photographer and video producer
  * Daniil Chertov (born 1990), Russian professional football player
  * Michael Chertoff (born 1953), American attorney
  * Rick Chertoff (born 1950), American music producer
  