Russian Submitted Surnames

Russian names are used in the country of Russia and in Russian-speaking communities throughout the world. See also about Russian names.
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Trofimov Трофимов Russian
Means "son of Trofim".
Trofimova Трофимова f Russian
Feminine form of Trofimov.
Tropov Тропов Russian
From russian word tropa - "trail".
Troshev Трошев m Russian
Andrey Troshev ("Sedoy") was an agent for the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs and fought in many wars.
Trotsky Троцкий Russian
This surname means the Lithuanian city of "Trakai", a notable bearer of this surname was Leon Trotsky.
Trubetskoy Трубецкие Russian
Meaning ‘From Trubetsk’.
Trubnikov Трубников m Russian
Trusov Трусов Russian
From Russian Трус (trus) "coward".
Tsarev Царев Russian
Means "son of an emperor" in Russian.
Tsaritsyn Царицын Russian
From a former name of the Russian city of Volgograd that was used from 1589 to 1925. The name is from Царица (Tsaritsa), a small river and a tributary of the Volga, which was probably derived from Tatar сары су (sary su) meaning "yellow water".
Tsaryova Russian
Someone who is a descendent of a person who worked for the Tsar or Emperor.
Tschernow Чернов m Russian (Germanized)
Germanised form of Chernov.
Tselikov Целиков m Russian
Tsikhanouskaya f Belarusian, Russian (Belarusianized)
From the given name Tsikhan. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is the Belarusian opposition leader. It is also the Belarusianised form of Russian Tikhonovskaya.
Tsirkonov Цирконов m Russian
Possibly from Russian циркон (tsirkon), meaning "zircon".
Tsitovich Цитович Belarusian, Russian
Means "son of Tsit".
Tsorn Цорн Russian
Russian form of Zorn.
Tsvetkov Цветков m Russian
Derived from Russian word "цветка (tsvetka)" meaning little flower.
Tsygan Цыган Russian
Derived from Russian цыган (tsygan) meaning "gypsy".
Tsygankov Цыганков Russian
Variant of Tsyganov.
Tsyganov Цыганов Russian
Means "son of a gypsy" in Russian.
Tsytovich Цытович Belarusian, Russian
Variant of Tsitovich.
Tugoy Тугой m Russian
Means "tight, stiff" in Russian.
Tukhachevskiy Тухачевский m Russian, Polish (Russified, ?)
Tuleshova Russian, Ukrainian
Was the surname of “The Voice Kids Ukraine”, Daneliya Tuleshova.
Turbin Турбин Russian
From the nickname Турба (Turba) which was probably derived from an old dialectal word meaning "face, snout, muzzle (of an animal)", used as a name for a person with an unpleasant or ugly appearance... [more]
Turgaev Тургаев Russian, Kazakh
Tushyontsov Тушёнцов m Russian
From Russian тушёнка (tushyonka), meaning "stew".
Twersky Russian
Russian surname derived from Tver Oblast (known as Kalinin from 1931-1990, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
Tyaglo Тягло Russian
Russian form of Tyahlo.
Tyutyunnik Тютюнник Russian
Occupational name for a tobacco tycoon, derived from Slavic word tyutyun literally meaning "tobacco".
Ud'yarov Удьяров m Russian
Ukrainets Украинец Russian, Ukrainian (Russified)
Means "Ukrainian" in Russian, also the Russified form of Ukrayinets'.
Ukraintsev Украинцев m Russian
Means "from Ukraine", from Russian Украина (Ukraina).
Ukrayntsev Украинцев m Russian (Ukrainianized)
Ukrainian transcription of Ukraintsev, used by Russians in Ukraine.
Ulitko Улитко Russian
Ulyanko Ульянко Russian, Ukrainian
Variant of Ulyanov.
Ulyanov Ульянов m Russian
Means "son of Ulyan". A notable bearer was Vladimir Ulyanov (1870-1924), a Russian revolutionary better known as Vladimir Lenin.
Ulyanova Ульянова Russian
Feminine transcription of Russian Ульянов (see Ulyanov).
Ulyanovskaya Ульяновская Russian
Feminine transcription of Russian Ульяновский (see Ulyanovsky).
Ulyanovsky Ульяновский Russian
Means "son of Ulyan".
Ul'zutuyev Ульзутуев m Russian (?)
Umanets Уманец Russian
From the Russian term уманец (umanets), meaning "smart person".
Urbana Урбана Belarusian, Ukrainian, Russian (Rare), Italian, Spanish
Feminine form of Urban.
Urbansky Урбанский Czech, Slovak, Polish, Russian, Jewish
In Czech and Slovak usage, it is a habitational name for someone from a place called Urbanice. In Polish usage, it is a habitational name for someone from a place named with the personal name Urban.
Urusov Урусов Russian
From Slavic urush which means "warrior". This was the surname of a noble family in Russia.
Ushakov Ушаков m Russian
Derives from Russian word "уша (usha)" meaning ear.
Usik Усик Russian
From Russian meaning "tendril".
Ustinov Устинов Russian
Means "son of Ustin". A famous bearer of this surname was the British actor Sir Peter Ustinov (1921-2004).
Ustinova Устинова Russian
Feminine transcription of Russian Устинов (see Ustinov).
Utyugin Утюгин Russian
Means "man of iron" in Russian.
Vadimovna Вадимовна Russian
Russian patronym meaning "daughter of Vadim".
Vakhyanin Вахнянин m Russian
Vakulov Вакулов m Russian
Valentina Валентина Russian, Bulgarian, Macedonian
Feminine form of Valentin.
Vandilovskiy Вандиловский m Russian
Van'kin Ванькин m Russian
Possibly derived from Vanka.
Varfolomeyev Варфоломеев Russian
Means "son of Varfolomey".
Varfolomeyeva Варфоломеева Russian
Feminine transcription of Russian Варфоломеев (see Varfolomeyev).
Varsonofyev Варсонофьев Russian (Rare)
Means "son of Varsonofy"; rarely used as a surname.
Vashurin Вашурин m Russian
Vasilkovskiy Васильковский m Russian
Derived from Russian василька (vasilka) meaning "cornflower"
Vasilov василов Bulgarian, Russian
Meaning "son of Vasil" in Russian and "from Bulgaria" in Bulgarian.
Vasin Васин Russian
Derived from the given name Vasya.
Vavilov Вавилов m Russian
Vays Вайс Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian
Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian form of Weiss.
Vedeneeva Веденеева Russian, Slovene
Vedrov Ведров m Russian
From the Russian word ведро (vedro), meaning "bucket".
Vekovishchev Вековищев m Russian
Possibly deriving from "вековой (vekovoy)" meaning a century old and "вище (vishche)" meaning more.
Velichko Величко Russian
Derived from Russian великий (velikiy) meaning "great".
Velichkovskiy Величковский m Russian, Jewish
Likely derives from Russian word "великий (velikiy)" meaning great.
Velikanov Великанов Russian, Ukrainian
Derived from Russian великан (velikan) meaning "giant".
Velikiy Великий m Russian
Means great in Russian.
Velikoredchanin Великоредчанин m Russian
Part of it is derived from великий (velikiy), meaning "great".
Velikov Великов m Russian
Derived from Russian word "великий (velikiy)" meaning "great".
Vengerov Венге́ров Ukrainian, Russian
Ukrainian and Russian surname derived from the word венгр (vengr) meaning "Hungarian".
Verkhoturov Верхотуров Russian (Modern, Rare)
Arrived from Verkhoturye (city in the Urals, on the river Tura)
Vershkov Вершков m Russian
Veryovkin Верёвкин m Russian
From Russian верёвка (veryovka), meaning "rope".
Veselov Веселов m Russian
Derived from Russian word "весело (veselo)" meaning fun.
Veshkin Вешкин m Russian
Veshnyakov Вешняков m Russian
Vetrov Ветров m Russian
Derived from ветер (veter) meaning wind.
Vikentiev Викентиев, Викентиева Russian
Means "son of Vikentiy".
Vikentiyev Викентиев, Викентиева Russian
Variant transcription of Vikentiev.
Vilkin Вилкин Belarusian, Russian
Derived from Russian вилка (vilka) meaning "fork, pitchfork".
Vinakurov Винакуров m Russian
Variant of Vinokurov.
Vinnikov Винников m Russian
Vinokurov Винокуров m Russian
Vintov Винтов m Russian
Vislenev Висленев m Russian
Vitko Витко Russian, Ukrainian (?)
Possibly derived from the name Viktor.
Vivsyanik Вивсяник Russian (?)
Viznyak Визняк Russian
Vladimirov Владимиров Russian, Bulgarian
Means "son of Vladimir".
Vladimirova Владимирова f Russian, Bulgarian
Feminine form of Vladimirov.
Vladimirsky Russian (Rare)
The habitational surname from Vladimir oblast in western Russia.
Vlasik Власик Russian
Vlasov Власов Russian
Means "son of Vlasiy".
Vlasova Власова f Russian
Feminine form of Vlasov.
Voinov Russian
Derived from the word "voin," which means "warrior" or "soldier" in English. It is a common surname among Russian families and may have originally been used to denote someone who worked as a soldier or was associated with the military in some way.
Volchenkov Волченков m Russian
Volevakha Волеваха Russian
Derived from dialectal Russian волеваха (volevakha) meaning "wilful, stubborn person".
Volina Волина Russian
Volk Волк Russian
Russian cognate of Vovk.
Volkoff Волков Russian (Anglicized)
Anglicized form of Volkov.
Volkogonov Волкогонов m Russian
Volkonsky Волконский Russian
This indicates familial origin within the vicinity of the Volkona river south of Moscow. This was the name of a Russian family of nobility.
Volkovsky Волковский Russian
Habitational name for someone who lives in a multiplicity named Volikovski. Derived from волк (volk) meaning "wolf" in Russian.
Volodchenko Володченко Ukrainian, Russian, Belarusian
Means "son of Volodymyr". It is a Ukrainian surname, but it is more common in Russia and Belarus.
Volodin Володин m Russian
Vologodskiy Вологодский m Russian
Volzhskiy Волжский m Russian, Jewish
From a form of Wołżański.
Vorobev Воробьев Russian
Vorona Russian
A name derived by the Russian word for "crow."
Voronkov Воронков Russian
Derived from the Russian word voron, meaning "raven". Possibly refers to a dark haired, or harsh voiced individual.
Voronkova Воронкова Russian
Feminine form of Voronkov.
Voronov Воронов Russian
Patronymic derived from Russian ворон (voron) meaning "raven".
Voronova Воронова Russian
Feminine form of Voronov.
Vorontsova Russian
Unknown history, used by Anna Vorontsova (cousin of Empress Elizabeth of Russia), Elizaveta Vorontsova (mistress of Emperor Peter III), and Yekaterina Romanovna Vorontsova-Dashkova, a major figure in the Russian Enlightenment.
Vorotyntsev Воротынцев Russian
Derived from place names Воротынск (Vorotynsk), Воротынцево (Vorotyntsevo) or Воротынец (Vorotynets).
Vorovskiy Воровский m Russian, Polish (Russified), Jewish
Russian form of Worowski.
Voschikov Возчиков Russian
Russian occupational translation of Carter
Vostok Восток Russian
Means "east".
Vovin Вовин Belarusian, Russian
Derived from a diminutive form Vova either of the Belarusian given name Uladzimir or of the Russian given name Vladimir.
Voyennykh Военных Russian
Means "military" or "relating to the military" in Russian.
Voyna Война Russian (Rare)
Means "war" in Russian.
Voynov Войнов m Russian
Another form of Voyna.
Voytov Войтов m Russian
Vozdvizhenskiy Воздвиженский m Russian
Means "from Vozdvizhenka".
Voznesensky Вознесенский Russian
Common surname, could be location-related?
Vshivkov Вшивков m Russian
Variant of Vshivtsev.
Vshivtsev Вшивцев m Russian
Vtorak Вторак Ukrainian, Russian
Derived either from Russian второй (vtoroy) meaning "second, other" or directly from dialectal Ukrainian вторак (vtorak) meaning "secondborn".
Vtornikov Вторников m Russian
A form of Vtorak.
Vyal'chin Вяльчин m Russian
Vydrov Выдров m Russian
Derived from Russian выдра (vydra), meaning "otter".
Vyodrov Вёдров m Russian
Variant of Vedrov.
Vysotskiy Высоцкий m Russian, Polish (Russified), Jewish
Derived from высота (vysota) meaning height, or a Russian form of Wysocki.
Warkentin Варкентин Russian
Yablokov Яблоков Russian
From Russian яблоко (yabloko) meaning "apple", used as a nickname for a ruddy person or a gardener who received a plentiful harvest.
Yadov Ядов m Russian
Derived from "яд (yad)" meaning poison.
Yagmarov Ягмаров m Russian
Yagoda Ягода Russian, Jewish
Means "berry" in Russian.
Yakhontov Яхонтов m Russian
Yakimov Russian
Means "Son of Yakim".
Yakovets' Яковець Russian, Ukrainian (?)
Derived from given name Yakov.
Yakubovich Якубович Russian, Belarusian
Derived from the given name Yakub.
Yakushev Якушев m Russian
Yalandayev Яландаев m Russian
Yankovskaya Янковская f Russian
Feminine form of Yankovsky.
Yankovsky Янковский m Russian
Russian form of Jankowski.
Yapontsev Японцев m Russian
Denotes to a Japanese person.
Yarchevskiy Ярчевский m Russian, Polish (Russified), Jewish
Russian form of Jarczewski.
Yarusov Ярусов Russian
Yashin Я́шин Russian
Means "son of Yasha", a Russian diminutive of Yakov. This surname was borne by the Soviet soccer goalkeeper Lev Yashin (1929-1990).
Yashina Я́шина Russian
Feminine transcription of Russian Я́шин (see Yashin).
Yashnikov Яшников m Russian
Yasinkov Ясинков m Russian
Yatsyna Яцына Russian
Yazukhin Язухин m Russian
Yazvinskiy Язвинский m Russian
From Russian язвина (yazvina), meaning "ulcer".
Yefimov Ефимов Russian
Means "son of Yefim".
Yefimova Ефимова Russian
Feminine form of Yefimov.
Yefimovich Russian
Grigori Yefimovich who is best known as "Rasputin" was a Russian peasant, mystic and private adviser to the Romanovs (Tsar Nicholas II and his wife Tsarina Alexandra in the early 20th century).
Yefremov Ефремов Russian
Means "son of Yefrem"
Yegiazarov Егиазаров m Russian
Yekhamov Ехамов m Russian
Yekhuranov Ехуранов m Russian
Yelizarov Елизаров m Russian
Anton Yelizarov ("Lotos") was a Russian mercenary leader.... [more]
Yeltsin ЕлЬцин m Russian
Possibly from Russian word ель (jel') meaning "spruce, fir" and the relational suffix -ин (-in).
Yel'tsov Ельцов m Russian
A form of Yeltsin.
Yemelyanov Емельянов Russian
Means "son of Yemelyan".
Yemelyanova Емельянова Russian
Feminine transcription of Russian Емельянов (see Yemelyanov).
Yeregin Ерегин m Russian
Yeremeyev Еремеев m Russian
Derived from the given name Yeremey. Konstantin Yeremeyev was a Soviet journalist and military person.
Yermakov Ермаков m Russian
Yermolaev Ермолаев Russian
Variant of Yermolayev.
Yermolayev Ермолаев Russian
Means "son of Yermolai".
Yershov Ершов Russian
Yeskizarov Ескизаров m Russian
Yevdakov Евдаков m Russian
Yevdokimov Евдокимов m Russian
Means "son of Yevdokim".
Yevdokimova Евдокимова Russian
Feminine transcription of Russian Евдокимов (see Yevdokimov).
Yevin Евин Russian
Yevstigneyev Евстигнеев Russian
Means "son of Yevstigney".
Yevstigneyeva Евстигнеева Russian
Feminine transcription of Russian Евстигнеев (see Yevstigneyev).
Yevtushik Евтушик Russian, Jewish (?)
Yezhov Ежов m Russian
Derived from Russian word "ёж (yozh)" meaning hedgehog. Yezhov was the last name of Nikolay Yezhov, the leader of the Soviet NKVD from 1936-38 who is known for Yezhovshchina.
Yosifov Russian
Means "son of Iosif".
Yosopov Юсупов Uzbek, Avar, Tajik, Turkmen, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Russian, Tatar, Crimean Tatar, Jewish
Alternate transcription of Yusupov.
Yosopova Юсупова Uzbek, Avar, Tajik, Turkmen, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Russian, Tatar, Crimean Tatar, Chechen, Jewish
Alternate transcription of Yusupova.
Yudin Юдин Russian
Means "son of Yuda".
Yugov Югов Russian
Derived from Russian юг (yug) meaning "south".
Yul'skiy Юльский m Russian, Polish (Russified), Jewish
Russian form of Julski.
Yuriev Юрьев m Russian
Means “son of Yuri 1".
Yurovskiy Юровский m Russian, Jewish
Alternate transcription of Yurovsky. This was the last name of Yakov Yurovskiy, a notable Bolshevik. He led the execution of the Romanovs.
Yurovsky Юровский Russian, Jewish, Polish (Anglicized)
Habitational name from Yurovo, or anglicization of Polish cognate Jurowski.
Yushkin Юшкин m Russian
Possibly derived from a diminutive of Yuliya/Yulyana.
Yushko Юшко Ukrainian, Russian
It is a Ukrainian surname, but it is more common in Russia.
Yusov Юсов Russian
Derived from Russian юс (yus) meaning "(either little or big) yus".
Yussupov Юсупов Uzbek, Avar, Tajik, Turkmen, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Russian, Tatar, Crimean Tatar, Jewish
Alternate transcription of Yusupov.
Yussupova Юсупова Uzbek, Avar, Tajik, Turkmen, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Russian, Tatar, Crimean Tatar, Chechen, Jewish
Alternate transcription of Yusupova.
Zachar Jewish, Hungarian, Russian, Slovak, Belarusian
Derived from the Hebrew word זָכַר (zakhar) meaning "to remember". As a surname it can also derive from the given name Zakhar (Zechariah) that shares this etymology.
Zaewa Russian
meaning unknown. female form of ZAEW
Zagvyazinskiy Загвязинский m Russian, Jewish
Zaitov Заитов m Russian
Zaitsev Зайцев Russian
From zaits, meaning "hare".
Zakhaev Russian
Russian surname, likely a derivative of the given name Zakhey combined with the Russian suffix "-ev" ("of"), therefore meaning "of Zakhey."... [more]
Zakharian Захарян Armenian (Ukrainianized), Russian (Ukrainianized), Ukrainian
Ukrainian form of the Armenian & Russian surname Zakharyan.
Zakharyan Захарян Armenian, Russian
Means "son of Zakhar" with the Armenian suffix yan.
Zakovorot Заковорот Russian
Zalsonov Залсонов m Russian
Zamechanskiy Замечанский m Russian, Jewish
Zamyatin Замятин m Russian
Zangiev Зангиев Ossetian, Soviet, Russian, Popular Culture
The Russified Soviet and Modern Russian form of the Ossetian surname Зæнджиаты Zændžiaty. A famous user of it is wrestler Victor Zangiev, himself the inspiration for Zangief of Street Fighter fame.
Zaporozhskiy Запорожский m Russian, Jewish (?)
Means "from Zaporozhye".
Zarichanskiy Заричанский m Russian
Zaripov Зарипов m Russian
Zarovnyayev Заровняев m Russian
Zarubina Зарубина Russian
Famous bearer: Olga Zarubina (Ольга Зарубина), Soviet/Russian singer. ... [more]
Zashchitnik Защитник Russian (Rare)
From Russian защитник (zashchitnik), meaning "defender".
Zashchytnyk Защитник Russian (Ukrainianized, Rare)
Ukrainianised form of Zashchitnik.
Zaslavski Russian, Jewish
Variant transcription of Zaslavsky. A notable music producer ZEDD's real name is Anton Zaslavski.
Zaslavskiy Заславский m Russian, Polish (Russified), Jewish
Russian form of Zasławski.
Zaslavsky Заславский Russian, Jewish
Name for someone from the city of Iziaslav (or Zaslav) in Ukraine, derived from the given name Iziaslav.
Zavadskiy Завадский m Russian, Polish (Russified), Jewish
Russified form of Zawadski.
Zavarin Заварин m Russian
Zavarzina Заварзина Russian
Feminine form of Zavarzin.
Zavodchikov Заводчиков m Russian
Zavrazhin Завражин Russian
Zav'yalov Завьялов m Russian
Zaychik Зайчик Russian, Jewish
Means "bunny" in Russian.
Zayka Зайка Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Jewish (?)
Means "bunny".
Zazhigayev Зажигаев m Russian
From Russian зажигать (zazhigat'), meaning "light up".
Zazhivikhin Заживихин m Russian
Probably from Russian заживить (zazhavit'), meaning "to heal".
Zaznobin Зазнобин m Russian
Zelenin Зеленин Russian
Derived from Russian зелень (zelen) meaning "greens, vegetables, verdure".
Zelenina Зеленина f Russian
Feminine form of Zelenin.
Zelenov Зеленов m Russian
From Russian зеленый (zelenyy), meaning "green".
Zelentsov Зеленцов m Russian
A variant of Zelenov.
Zemlov Землов m Russian
Possibly a compressed form of Zemlyanov.
Zemlyanov Землянов m Russian
Derived from word "земля (zemlya)" meaning "earth, land, soil".... [more]
Zemlyanskiy Землянский m Russian, Yiddish (Russified)
Zenkov Зенков m Russian
Zenzinov Зензинов m Russian
Zhaba Жаба Belarusian, Russian
Derived from Belarusian жаба (zhaba) meaning "toad, frog". This is an ancient Belarusian noble surname.
Zharkov Жарков Russian
Possibly derived from Russian жаркий (zharkiy) "hot".
Zharskiy Жарский m Russian, Polish (Russified), Jewish
Russian form of Żarski.
Zhatvinskiy Жатвинский m Russian, Jewish
Zhdanov Жданов Russian
Patronymic surname derived from Old Russian name ZHDAN meaning "long-desired child".
Zheltov Желтов m Russian
From Russian желтый (zheltyy) meaning "yellow".
Zhemaletdinov Жемалетдинов Chuvash, Russian
Zherdev Жердев Russian
Жердев, where 'Жердь' means 'perch'.
Zherdeva Жердева Russian
Feminine version of Zherdev
Zhidkov Жидков m Russian, Jewish
Derived from жид (zhid), a Russian derogatory for Jews.
Zhirinovskiy Жириновский m Russian, Jewish
Zhitnikov Житников m Russian
Derived from житник (zhitnik), which denotes to a grain worker.
Zhivachevskiy Живачевский m Russian
Zholnerovsky Жолнеровский Russian (Rare)
Surname of Polish noble origin derived from Polish żołnierz meaning "soldier".
Zhorin Жорин m Russian
Means "son of Zhora", a diminutive of Yuriy or Georgiy.
Zhukava Жукава Russian (?)
Zhukovskiy Жуковский m Russian, Polish (Russified), Jewish
Russian form of Żukowski.
Zhukovsky Жуковский Russian
Same spelling as Zhukov
Zhuravlyov Журавлёв m Russian
Zhuvinsky Жувинский Russian
Surname named after the Zhuvinsky Reserve
Zielinsky Polish, Russian
Russian form and variant of Zieliński.
Zimin Зимин m Russian
Variant of Zima.
Zinov'yev Зиновьев Russian
Means "son of Zinoviy".
Zolotarev Золотарев Russian
Means "son of the goldsmith" derived from Russian золотарь (zolotar) meaning "goldsmith".