Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage Russian
Scripts Токарев(Russian)
Other Forms FormsTokaryev, Tokaryeva, Tokareva, Tokorev, Tokoreva, Tokareff, Tokaryov, Tokaryova, Tokoryov, Tokoryova, Tokarov, Tokarova, Tokarevs, Tokarew, Tocarev, Tocareva
Meaning & History
Patronymic name derived from Russian токарь (tokar) meaning "turner". A turner was a person who used a lathe to create small objects from wood or bone. A notable bearer of this name was the Russian-American singer and songwriter Willi Tokarev (1934-2019).