Russian surnames like Kozlov goat Volkov wolf and Zaytsev hare are almost as common as their avian counterparts.

Popular russian last names in english. The English surname WolfWolfe is also fairly popular probably due to the animals reputation for strength endurance and cunning. For example Volkov means wolf and Bykov means bull. This fact can be understood in a better manner if we consider these popular Russian surnames.

Maybe Russians decided to name themselves after a hare for its fleet-footed agility. Since Ivan was a popular male name Ivanov became a popular surname. Derived from Russian смирный smirny meaning quiet peaceful timid.

The name Eugene has Old Greek origins and means Noble. Last but not least many global brands and other items have Russian surnames like Smirnoff vodka Beef Stroganoff Kalashnikov rifle Davidoff cigar and cigarettes. Sobol Соболь Russian Ukrainian Jewish.

Russian Last Names from Locations or Nature. Saunders is derived from Saunder or Alexander. 40 rows The Most Popular Russian Surnames and Their Origins.

Last Names in Russia. I И Ibragimov Ибрагимов Ivakin Ивакин Ivankov Иванков Ivanov Иванов Ivashin Ивашин Ivashov Ивашов Ivkin Ивкин Ivolgin Иволгин Ivchenko Ивченко Ignatkovich Игнаткович Ignatyev Игнатьев Igoshin Игошин Igumnov Игумнов Izhutin Ижутин Izmaylov Измайлов Izyumov Изюмов. Yevgeny is the Russian variation of French and English name Eugene.

Originated during the Medieval English era Scott refers to. There are a few main sources for Russian last names to originate from. Shortened Form in Russian.