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.
Kudrin Russian
From kudra, meaning "curly-haired".
Kudryakov m Russian
Derived from a Russian word meaning "curly".
Kudryavtsev Russian
From kudryavtsa, meaning "curly-haired".
Kujawski Polish
Regional name for someone from Kujawy (see Kujawa) or from a village called Kujawy, for example in Sielce voivodeship.
Kujundžić Croatian, Serbian
Derived from kujundžija (кујунџија), meaning "silversmith".
Kuka Albanian, Slovak, Polish, Czech, Serbian, Croatian, German, South Slavic
Albanian: from the old personal name Kukë (definite form Kuka), which is most likely of South Slavic origin, a cognate of the names in 3 below.... [more]
Kukac Croatian (Rare)
Means "insect, worm" in Croatian.
Kukharaw m Belarusian
From Belarusian кухар (kukhar), meaning "cook". Uladzimir Kukharaw is mayor of Minsk.
Kukharev m Belarusian (Russified)
Russified form of Kukharaw. Vladimir Kukharev is mayor of Minsk.
Kukhtin Russian
From kukhta, meaning "hoarfrost".
Kukić Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian
Derived from kuka (кука), meaning "hook".
Kuklev m Russian
From кукла (kukla) meaning "doll"
Kukowski Polish
Habitational name for someone from a place called Kukowo in Wlolawek voivodeship or Kuków in Bielsko-Biala voivodeship, named with kuk, the cry of the cuckoo.
Kukurudza Ukrainian
Means "corn".
Kukushkin m Russian
Derived from Russian кукушка (kukushka) meaning "cuckoo".
Kukushkina f Russian
Feminine form of Kukushkin.
Kulak Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Polish
Means "fist". Was also used to describe Ukrainian farmers who went against the Soviet government in the early 30s.
Kulakov Russian
Meaning "son of a peasant."
Kulas Polish
Polish in Origin
Kulhánek Czech
Bohemian for a man who walks with a limp.
Kulick Russian
Meaning unknown, most likely to derive from the russian word кулик (kulic) which translated means "sandpiper".
Kulik Russian
Means sandpiper in Russian.
Kulish Ukrainian
Kulish (Куліш) is Ukrainian and Belarusian traditional wheat or grain food similar to better known kasha (porridge).
Kulya Ukrainian
Means "bullet" in Ukrainian. Denoted to a soldier.
Kulyak Ukrainian, Belarusian
From Belarusian and Ukrainian куля (kulya), meaning "bullet", probably used to describe a shooter, soldier, or a hunter.
Kulyk Ukrainian
Ukrainian form of Kulik.
Kumanov Bulgarian (Modern)
Turkic origins, delivered from the Cuman people (Cumanov) who ruled the steppes around 12 century
Kupina Croatian, Russian
The Croatian form is derived from kupina, meaning "blackberry". The Russian form is derived from Неопалимая купина (Neopalimaya Kupina), referring to the burning bush from the Book of Exodus.
Kupka Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, Slovak, Sorbian, Jewish
Nickname or topographic name from the Polish, Ukrainian, Czech and Sorbian word kupka, a diminutive of kupa meaning "heap, pile", in Upper Sorbian also "lump".... [more]
Kurakhov m Russian
Possibly from the city Kurakhovo (Курахово) in the Donetsk region.
Kurilkin m Russian
From Russian курить (kurit'), meaning "to smoke (something)".
Kuritsyn Russian
Derived from Russian курица (kuritsa) meaning "chicken".
Kurnatowski Polish
This indicates familial origin within the Greater Polish village of Kurnatowice.
Kurochkin m Russian
From Russian курочка (kurochka) meaning "little hen, chicken".
Kuropatkin Russian
Derived from Russian куропатка (kuropatka) meaning "partridge".
Kurskiy m Russian
Means "from Kursk".
Kuryachenko Ukrainian
From Ukrainian курячий (kuryachyy), meaning "chicken (adjective)".
Kuryakin Russian (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Koryakin.
Kurylenko Ukrainian
Possibly an alternate transcription of Ukrainian Кириле́нко (see Kyrylenko). A famous bearer is Ukrainian-French actress and model Olga Kurylenko (1979-).
Kurylo Ukrainian
From the personal name Kurýlo, a Ukrainian form of the ancient Slavic name Kiril, from Greek Kyrillos, a derivative of kyrios "Lord"... [more]
Kurzawa Polish
Of Polish origin, used by celebrities Karina and Ronald Kurzawa (duo from Sis Vs. Bro).
Kushnir Ukrainian
Means "furrier, fur seller, animal skinner" in Ukrainian.
Kutcher Czech (Anglicized)
Anglicized form of Kučer or Kučera. Notable actor Ashton Kutcher is of Czech origin.
Kutnjak Croatian
Derived from kutnjak, meaning "molar".
Kutz Polish
Germanized form of Polish Kuc "pony", "short person".
Kuzin m Russian
Means "son of Kuzya".
Kuzina Russian
Feminine form of Kuzin.
Kuzma Ukrainian, Belarusian
From the personal name Kuzma, Greek Kosmas, a derivative of kosmos ‘universe’, ‘(ordered) arrangement’. St. Cosmas, martyred with his brother Damian in Cilicia in the early 4th century ad, came to be widely revered in the Eastern Church.
Kuzmak Ukrainian
From the given name Kuzma.
Kuzmanoska f Macedonian
Feminine form of Kuzmanoski.
Kuzmanoski m Macedonian
Means "son of Kuzman".
Kuzmanovski m Macedonian
Means "son of Kuzman".
Kuz'menko Ukrainian
Alternate transcription of Kuzmenko.
Kuzmin m Russian
Means "son of Kuzma".
Kuzminykh m Russian
Variant of Kuzmin.
Kuzmyak Rusyn
Means "child of Kuzma".
Kuzmyn Ukrainian
Variant transcription of Kuzmin.
Kuznets Russian
The Russian variation of Smith.
Kvachko Ukrainian
From Ukrainian квач (kvach), meaning "tag (game)".
Kvashuk Ukrainian
From квас (kvas), a type of drink popular in Slavic countries.
Kvasnička Czech
from kvasnička ‘sour cherry’, applied as a nickname.
Kvitka Ukrainian
Means "flower" in Ukrainian. It is an ornamental surname, but it could also denote to someone from a village called Kvitka.
Kvyat Russian
Russian form of Kwiat.
Kwasigroch Polish
person who ferments(kwasic) peas(groch)
Kwasnik Polish
Meaning: Sour or acidic.
Kwiat Polish
Means "flower" in Polish, from the Old Slavic root květŭ.
Kwiatek Polish
Derived from a diminutive of Kwiat.
Kwiecień Polish
Derived from Polish kwiecień "April (month)".
Kwieciński Polish, Jewish
Habitational surname for someone from a place named Kwiecin, named after the Polish word kwiat, which means "flower".
Kyiashko Ukrainian
Variant transcription of Kyyashko.
Kyrychenko Ukrainian
Derived from the given name Kyryk.
Kyrylenko Ukrainian
Means "son of Kyrylo".
Kyselytsya Ukrainian
A kyselytsya (киселиця) is sweet food made of plums and flour/grain.
Labazyuk Ukrainian
From Ukrainian лабазник (labaznyk), a type of tree. Probably denoted to someone who lived near labaznyks.
Lachowski Polish
Place name for someone from the Polish village of Lachow.
Lagójskì Belarusian
This indicates familial origin within the city of Lagójsk.
Lagundzin Serbian (Rare)
Believe also spelling as Lagundzija
Lah Slovene
It means "italian"
Laichtchetsev Slovak
Surname used in the Investigation I am doing. Person's name is alledgly:... [more]
Lakinska f Polish
Feminine form of Lakinski.
Lalatovic Serbian
Possibly derived from the slavic word for "tulips", lale or from son of Lala (a nickname for Lazar)
Lancer Jewish, Polish
Ornamental name from German Lanze "lance, spear" combined with the agent suffix -er.
Lanckoroński Polish
This denotes familial origin within the Lesser Polish village of Lanckorona.
Landa Polish
Nickname for a persistent and irritating person, from a derivative of the dialect verb landzić "to ask insistently, badger someone".
Lánská Czech, Slovak
She comes from Lány.
Lánský Czech
He comes from Lány.
Lapčević Serbian
Serbo-Croatian surname meaning "river" or "white". Likely from the river Elbe in Germany, which is called Labe and Laba in Slavic languages. Lab also having the meaning "white" in archaic Slavic (like the bird labud - swan).
Lapin Russian
From lapa, meaning "paw".
Larichev Russian
Derived from a diminutive form Larya of the Russian monastic name Illarion.
Larin Russian
Means "son of Larya".
Larkichev Russian
Derived from a diminutive form Larka of the Russian monastic name Illarion.
Las Polish, Jewish (Ashkenazi, ?)
From Polish las, meaning "forest, wood".
Lasek Polish
small woods
Lasiewicki Polish
I don't know meaning history.Please tell me the meaning and history of my name
Laski Polish, Hungarian, Jewish
Polish (Laski) and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name from Lasko (now Lask) in Sieradz voivodeship, named with laz, lazy ‘clearing in a forest’. ... [more]
Laskin m Russian
Derived from Russian ласка (laska) meaning "weasel" or "endearment, favour".
Lastavec Croatian
From lasta meaning ''swallow''.
Latk Sorbian
Meaning unknown.
Lato Hungarian, Polish
From Hungarian látni meaning ‘to see’, hence a nickname for a wise person or an occupational name for a clairvoyant, or possibly for an official who checked the quality of products at markets.... [more]
Latoszyński Polish
This indicates familial origin within the Lesser Polish village of Latoszyn.
Lattke Sorbian, Low German
Sorbian and Northeast Low German variant of Latk.
Laurin French, Slovene (Americanized)
Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Emile, Marcel, Michel, Pierrette, Alphonse, Armand, Germain, Herve, Jacques, Jean-Marc, Luc.... [more]
Lavrentiev Russian
Variant transcription of Lavrentyev.
Lavrentieva Russian
Alternate transcription of Russian Лаврентьева (see Lavrentyeva).
Lavrentiyev Russian
Variant transcription of Lavrentyev.
Lavrentyeva Russian
Feminine transcription of Russian Лаврентьев (see Lavrentyev).
Lavriv Ukrainian
Ukrainian form of Lavrov.
Lavrov Russian
Lavrova is feminine for Lavrov.
Layuk Ukrainian
Possibly from Ukrainian лаяти (layaty), meaning "to scold, to yell at".
Lazarenko Ukrainian
From the given name Lazar
Lazareska f Macedonian
Feminine form of Lazareski.
Lazareski m Macedonian
Means "son of Lazar".
Lazarev Russian
Means "son of Lazar".
Lazareva f Russian
Feminine form of Lazarev.
Lazarevska f Macedonian
Feminine form of Lazarevski.
Lazarevski Macedonian
Means "son of Lazar".
Łazowski Polish
Habitational name for someone from any of various places called Łazy, Łazow, or Łazowa, named with łazy meaning "clearing in a forest".
Lbov Russian
Derived either from Russian лоб (lob) meaning "forehead" or from the name of the Elbe river meaning "river".
Lebid Ukrainian
Means 'Swan'
Lebowski Polish
Means "head"
Ledecký Czech
It means "coming from somewhere".
Legkov m Russian
Derived from Russian word легко (lyegko) meaning easy.
Lenická Czech, Slovak
From a diminutive form of a Czech and Slovak name Lenka. Matia Lenická (1984-) is a drum and bass producer and DJ from Bratislava, Slovakia.
Leonenko Ukrainian
Derived from the given name Leonid.
Leonidov Russian
Means "son of Leonid."
Leonov Russian
Means "son of Leon".
Leonova Russian
Feminine form of Leonov
Lepsy Slavic (Rare), Turkish (Rare)
Possibly dating back to the Ottoman Empire's invasion of Europe, the original Turkic meaning is veiled in mystery, and possibly meant "one who comes from the edge of the lake." ... [more]
Lesiński Polish
Habitational name for someone from any of the places called Lesin Lesina or Leśna named with les dialect form of standard Polish las ‘forest’.
Lesinski Polish (Anglicized)
Anglicized form of Polish Lesiński.
Lesnikov Russian
From lesnik, meaning "forester".
Lesorukov m Russian
From Russian dialectal лесорук (lesoruk), meaning "lumberjack, woodcutter". The word itself comes from лес (les) "forest" and рука (ruka) "hand, arm".
Leszczyński Polish
Name for someone from any of various places called Leszczyna, Leszczyno, Leszczyny or Leszczynek, all derived from Polish leszczyna meaning "hazel".
Letov m Russian
From Russian лето (leto), meaning "summer".
Leva Bulgarian (Rare), Czech (Rare), French (Rare), Jewish (Rare)
From the Hebrew given name Lev, meaning Lion. It is also the name of the currency in Bulgaria, and a verb in French meaning to lever or to lift.
Levanov Russian
Means "son of Levan".
Levchik Belarusian, Ukrainian
Variant transcription of Levchyk.
Lević Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian
Derived from levo, meaning "left".
Levin Jewish, Lithuanian, Belarusian, German, Russian, French (Quebec, Anglicized), Various
As a Lithuanian Jewish and Belarusian Jewish name, it is a Slavicized form of Levy. As a German and German Jewish name, it is derived from the given name Levin... [more]
Leviyev Russian, Jewish
Means "son of Levi".
Levsha Russian
Means "left-handed" in Russian.
Lewy Polish
Means "left" in Polish, a nickname for a left-handed person.
Leyn Russian
Russian variant of Lane 1, reflecting the English pronunciation.
Leyn Russian, Jewish
Russian surname of unclear origin. This may be a matronymic surname derived from the Jewish name Leah meaning "weary".
Leżałka Polish
Means "a fallen tree" or "a fallen brunch" derived from Old Polish.
Lezhebokov Russian
From lezheboka, meaning "sluggard".
Liakhovich Belarusian
Means "son of Liakh".
Liaonenka Belarusian
Belarusian form of Leonenko.
Lichevsky Russian
Russian form of Liszewski.
Lieber English, German, Polish, Jewish
From the given name Lieber.
Lijewski Polish
Habitational name for someone from a place called Lijewo in Włocławek voivodeship.
Limanowski Polish
This indicates familial origin within the Lesser Polish town of Limanowa.
Limonov m Russian
Derived from Russian word "лимон (limon)" meaning "lemon". This is the last name of Eduard Limonov, the leader of the National Bolshevik Party in Russia.
Lipiec Polish
Derived from Polish lipiec "July (month)".