Slavic Submitted Surnames

These names are used by Slavic peoples.
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Łukowski Polish
Habitational name for someone from places called Łuków, Łukowa, or Łukowe, named with the personal name Łukasz.
Luk'yanenko Ukrainian
Ukrainian form of Lukyanov.
Lukyanov Russian
Means "son of Lukyan".
Lunashko Ukrainian, Russian
Derived from луна (luna), meaning "moon" in Russian.
Lunski Polish
Habitational name for someone from Łońsko in Piła voivodeship or Łono in Rzeszów voivodeship.
Lutomski Polish
Habitational name for someone from a place called Lutom in Poznań voivodeship.
Lyakhov Russian
Derived from Russian лях (lyakh) meaning "Pole".
Lyashenko Ukrainian
From Ukrainian word lyakh - contemptuous word for "pole".
Lyashkevich Russian
Derived from Russian лях (lyakh) meaning "Pole".
Lykhodiy Ukrainian
Means "villain" in Ukrainian.
Lykov Russian
Derived from Russian лыко (lyko) meaning "bast". The founder of the surname may have been a shoemaker or a ropemaker.
Lyskin Belarusian, Russian, Ukrainian
Derived either from Belarusian лысы (lysy) or Russian лысый (lysy) or Ukrainian лисий (lysyi) all meaning "bald, bald-headed, hairless".
Lysý Czech, Slovak
Derived from Czech and Slovak lysý "bald".
Lysyuk Ukrainian, Ukrainian (Russified)
Derived from a Ukrainian diminutive form of the word fox (лиса, lysa).
Lytvyn Ukrainian
Ukrainian form of Litvin.
Lytvynenko Ukrainian
It indicates being a descendant of someone who lived in the medieval Grand Duchy of Lithuania but wasn't necessarily of the Lithuanian ethnicity.
Lyubenov m Bulgarian
Means "son of Lyuben".
Lyubenova f Bulgarian
Feminine form of Lyubenov.
Machnicki Polish
Habitational name for someone from Machnice in Wrocław voivodeship.
Maciej Polish
From the given name Maciej.
Maciejewski Polish
Name for someone from any of various places called Maciejowa, Maciejów or Maciejowice, all derived from the given name Maciej.
Maciupa Polish (Anglicized, ?)
Ukrainian/Polish (Historically Galicia/Western Ukraine/Austro-Hungary); although it is often seen spelt this Anglicized way; due to the changing land-borders and occupation of land throughout history, it has been spelt with a slightly different transliteration pronunciation in Cyrillic (phonetic sound in Cyrillic is 'ts' as opposed to 'ch').
Macujev m Russian
GOST 16876-71 transcription of Matsuyev.
Mađar Croatian
Derived from Mađar, Madžar, meaning "Hungarian".
Madej Polish
Either a short form of the given name Amadeusz or a variant of Matej.
Madera Polish, Slovak, Hungarian
Ethnic name from an old word for a Hungarian (see Magyar).
Madžar Croatian, Serbian
Derived from Mađar, Madžar, meaning "Hungarian".
Madzharov m Bulgarian
From Bulgarian маджар (madzhar) meaning "Hungarian", ultimately from Hungarian magyar.
Madzharova f Bulgarian
Feminine form of Madzharov.
Maher Croatian
Colloquial term for "master".
Mahmutović Bosnian
Means "son of Mahmut".
Maizles Polish
A polish-jewish name with german origins.... [more]
Maj Polish, Jewish
Surname adopted with reference to the month of May, Polish maj. Surnames referring to months were sometimes adopted by Jewish converts to Christianity, with reference to the month in which they were baptized or in which the surname was registered.
Majerle Slovene
Slovene surname Majerle, a variant of the Polish, Czech, and Slovak Majer, which was a status name for "steward, bailiff, tenant farmer, or village headman", from the German Meyer 1.
Majnaric Croatian
This name dates back prior to 1773 in the town of Delnice, in what is now modern day Croatia.
Majstorović Serbo-Croatian (Rare)
Comes from word majstor meaning master.
Makar Russian
From the given name Makar.
Makkar Polish
Polish and Ukrainian: from the personal name Makary (Polish), Makar (Ukrainian), vernacular forms of the Greek ecclesiastical name Makarios meaning ‘blessed’.
Makovoza Baltic (Latinized, Rare), German (Latinized, Rare), Russian (Rare)
There is no history of the name just a family name I on't know if some people have it as a first name too.
Makovsky Russian, Ukrainian
Russian and Ukrainian variant of Makowski.
Makowski Polish
Name for someone from any of various places called Maków, Makowa or Makowo, all derived from Polish mak meaning "poppy".
Maksimović Serbian
Means "son of Maksim".
Maksimowicz Polish
Means "son of Maksim".
Maksym Ukrainian, Polish
From the given name Maksym.
Maksymov Ukrainian
Ukrainian transcription of Максимов (see Maksimov), meaning "son of Maksym".
Maksymova Ukrainian
Feminine transcription of Ukrainian Максимов (see Maksymov).
Maksymowicz Polish
Means "son of Maksym".
Małachowski Polish
Habitational name for someone from places called Małachowo, Małachów, or Małachowice.
Malanowski Polish
Habitational name for someone from places called Malanowo or Malanów.
Malasenco Ukrainian
This surname is a moderately common Ukrainian name and was formed from the Hebrew name MALACHI. After 988 A.D., every Slav, having been baptized, would undergo a ceremony, conducted by a priest, to receive a Christian name... [more]
Malashenko Ukrainian
Patronymic derived from a Ukrainian form of Hebrew Malachi.
Malaya Russian, Ukrainian
From Russian малый (maliy) or Ukrainian малий (malyy) both meaning "small, little", used as a nickname for a small child or a person who was thin or short in stature. Alternately, it may have come from Tatar малай (malay) meaning "boy, son" or "apprentice".
Malczewski Polish
Habitational name for someone from a place called Malczewo in Poznań voivodeship, or Malczew in Radom voivodeship.
Malec Polish, Czech, Croatian, Slovene
a nickname derived from slavic word "maly", meaning small
Malecki Polish
Habitational name for someone from places called Malki in the voivodeships of Ostroleka and Torun.
Malenkov Russian
Patronymic derived from Russian маленький (malen'kiy) meaning "little, small". The Soviet leader Georgy Malenkov (1902-1988) was a notable bearer of this name.
Malenkova Russian
Feminine transcription of Russian Маленков (see Malenkov).
Malešev Serbian (Rare)
It is believed that the name derives from the name of a mountain.
Malewski Polish
Habitational name for someone from any of the places called Malewo in Masovian, Łódź, Pomeranian and Greater Poland voivodeships, or Malewice in Podlaskie Voivodeship. Both place names are named with the personal name Mal, a short form of Old Polish Małomir, based on Old Slavic malъ ‘small, little’.
Malin Serbian, Croatian (Rare)
From the Serbian word мали meaning "small".
Malina Czech
Means "raspberry".
Malinov Bulgarian, Russian
From Bulgarian and Russian малина (malina) meaning "raspberry", probably indicating a person who lived near a raspberry bush.
Malinovskyi Russian
Variant transcription of Malinovsky.
Maljkievič Belarusian
Belarusian Latin form of Mal'kevich.
Malkovich Ukrainian
Possibly the Ukrainian version of Milošević
Malorossiyantsev m Russian
Means "from Malorossiya". Malorossiya is a historical name for North, Western, and Central Ukraine.
Malov Russian
From malo, meaning "small".
Malygin m Russian
Might be derived from малый, meaning "small, little."
Malynov Ukrainian
Ukrainian form of Malinov.
Malyshkin m Russian
Derived from Russian word малыш (malysh) meaning baby.
Mamontov Russian
Derived from the Russian word mamont meaning “mammoth”
Manchev Bulgarian
"Son of Mancho"
Mancheva f Bulgarian
Feminine form of Manchev.
Mandrisch Polish, German
Upper Silesia
Mandryk m Russian (Rare)
I have done some research on this name (because it is my surname) and the origins of this name are largely unknown. However it is believed to have originated from Russia/Ukraine/Poland/Chechnya (formerly independent country now a Russian republic) and is prevalent in Canada, Russia, Ukraine, The United States, South America (Brazil & Argentina) and Australia... [more]
Mandžukić Serbian (Rare), Croatian (Rare)
Famous bearer of this last name is Mario Mandžukić who is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Italian club Juventus and the Croatia national team.
Mánes Czech
Derived from MÁNEK, a pet form of Emanuel.
Mankiewicz Polish, Jewish
From the given name Maniek, a diminutive of Marian 2 or sometimes Mariusz, or Mańka, a diminutive of Emanuel... [more]
Manolov m Bulgarian
Means "son of Manol".
Manolova f Bulgarian
Feminine form of Manolov.
Mantchev Bulgarian (Russified)
"Alternate Transcription of the form Manchev"
Mantey German, Polish
Habitational name for someone from a place called Manthei in Schwerin province. This name is also established in Poland.
Manuschki Russian (Rare)
Means ''Guider, Discipline, Adventurer''
Marchuk Ukrainian
Possibly a patronymic derived from the given name Marko.
Marcin Polish
From the given name Marcin.
Marciszewski Polish
Habitational name for someone from a place called Marcisze or Marciszów.
Marciuš Croatian
Derived from the Roman name Marcius.
Marcov Russian
Variant of Markov.
Marević Croatian
Patronymic, meaning "son of Maro".
Marinac Croatian
From marinac, meaning "marine".
Marinkovski m Macedonian
Means "son of Marinko".
Marinuchi Russian
Spelling variation oF "Marinucci"
Markell Dutch, German, Slovene (Anglicized)
Dutch and German: from a pet form of the Germanic personal name Markolf, composed of the elements marc, merc ‘boundary’ + wolf ‘wolf’... [more]
Markianov Russian
Russian form of Markiyanov.
Markin Russian
Means "son of Mark".
Markina f Russian
Feminine form of Markin.
Markoska f Macedonian
Feminine form of Markoski.
Markoski m Macedonian
Means "son of Marko".
Markovina Croatian
Derived from the forename Marko.
Markovnikov Russian (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Markov.
Markovska f Macedonian
Feminine form of Markovski.
Markovski m Macedonian
Means "son of Marko".
Marochkin m Russian
Maybe derived from a diminutive of Marya.
Maroń Polish
Derived from either the given name Marek or Martin.
Marsz Polish
Polish cognate of Mars.
Martinčević Croatian
Patronymic, means son of Martin.
Martinić Croatian
Means "son of Martin".
Martinovich Russian
Means "Son of Martin".
Martowicz Polish
Derived from the given name Marta
Martynenko Ukrainian
Patronymic derived from the given name Martyn.
Martyniuk Polish
Polish patronymic from the name Martyn
Marušič Slovene
Slovene form of Marušić.
Marynowicz Polish
Possibly meaning "son of Mary" or "son of Marius".
Masch Polish
Possibly a rough translation of marsh, given to people who lived near marshes.
Mašek Czech
Derived from the given names Matěj, Matúš and Mattiáš.
Mashin Russian
Matronymic surname derived from a diminutive Masha of the Russian given name Mariya.
Maslov Russian, Jewish
Derived from Russian масло (maslo) meaning "butter", originally used as an occupational name for someone who worked as a dairyman or sold dairy products.
Masnick Ukrainian
I believe it is Ukranian. I have been told it was spelled a little different and could be of Russian Jewish origin
Matejić Serbian
Means "son of Mateja 2".
Matejka Slovak
Derived from the given name Matej.
Matek Croatian
From the given name Matek.
Matias Filipino, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Czech (Americanized)
Spanish (Matías), Portuguese, and Dutch: from the personal name (see Matthew).... [more]
Matko Croatian
From the given name Matko.
Matković Croatian, Serbian
Means ''son of Matko''.
Matoš Croatian
Means "son of Mato".
Matošević Croatian
Means "son of Mato".
Matovic Montenegrin, Serbian
Patronymic last name - descendants of Mato. Originally from Kotor, Montenegro.
Matovski Macedonian
Means "son of Mato".
Matskevich Belarusian
From the given name Maciek, a variant of Maciej, which is the Polish variant of Matthias.
Matsupa Ukrainian (Anglicized, ?)
Ukrainian; although may also have found in other forms in other countries such as Galicia (Western Ukraine), Poland and Hungary; due to the changing borders and occupation of land at various points in history.
Matta Slovak
Derived from the personal name Matúš.
Matunec Croatian
Meaning - "mason" from Croatian màtūn, from Italian mattone meaning brick + agent noun -ec
Matusiak Polish
Derived from "Son of Matus (Matthew)."
Matviyenko Ukrainian (Russified), Ukrainian
Derived from the given name Matviy.
Matzerath Polish
This was used in The Tin Drum, a 1959 novel originally published as Die Blechtrommel in Germany, written by Günter Grass. The main character was Oskar Matzerath.
Mauk Czech, Russian
The word Mauk is the Eastern European meaning for night. In the early ages a small group of people in the area now known to be in or around Russia and the czech republic founded this word and made it their name... [more]
Maurović Croatian
Patronymic, meaning "son of Mauro".
Mautasch Czech
SUDOMERICE, TABOR DISTRICT, BOHEMIA 1880
Maximoff Russian
Variant transcription of Maksimov.
Maximov Russian
Alternate transcription of Maksimov.
Maximova Russian
Alternate transcription of Russian Максимова (see Maksimova).
Maximovich Russian
Means "son of Maxim".
Mayr Czech
Variant of Meyer 1.
Mazáč Czech, Slovak
From workers on a buildings, who were gluing bricks to each other
Mažuranić Croatian
Derived from mažuran, meaning "marjoram", a type of plant.
Mazurik Russian
Means "swindler".
Medenica Montenegrin
Derived from medenica, meaning "mead".
Medo Croatian
Derived from medo meaning ''bear''.
Mehmedov m Bulgarian
Means "son of Mehmed".
Mehmedova f Bulgarian
Feminine form of Mehmedov.
Mehoff Bulgarian, English (American)
Variant transcription of Mehov.
Mehov Bulgarian
Variant of Mihov.
Mehović Bosnian, Montenegrin
Slavic version that might have developed from the Albanian surname Mehaj
Mekhovoy Russian
Means "fur" or "furry" in Russian.
Melnichuk Russian, Ukrainian (Russified)
Means "son of the miller".
Mel'nik Russian, Belarusian
Alternate transcription of Melnik.
Melnikov m Russian
Patronymic from Russian мельник (melnik) meaning "miller" (see Melnik).
Melnikova f Russian
Feminine form of Melnikov.
Melnychuk Ukrainian
Means "son of the miller".
Mendeleev Russian
Meaning uncertain. A famous bearer was Dimitri Mendeleev (1834-1907), a Russian chemist who developed an early model of the periodic table.
Mendeleyev Russian
Variant transcription of Mendeleev.
Mesarić Croatian
Derived from mesar, meaning "butcher".
Mesaroš Serbian
Serbian variant of Mészáros, meaning "butcher".
Meščjerjakov m Russian
GOST 16876-71 transcription of Meshcheryakov.