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Origin and Meaning of Doukhobor Surnames

 

by Jonathan J. Kalmakoff

 

A study of the origin and meaning of Doukhobor surnames reveals many clues about our family history. In some cases they indicate the first name, trade or occupation, descriptive nickname, or ethnic or geographic origin of an early ancestor. Some family names are very common and widely distributed in Russia, whereas others have uniquely Doukhobor origins. The form and spelling of many Doukhobor surnames have changed significantly over the past three centuries. This glossary contains roots and meanings of 621 Russian surnames occurring among the Doukhobors, together with the original Cyrillic spelling, transliterated English spelling, and over 2,600 English spelling variations. Note: to search for a particular surname, use the alphabetical index below or else use your browser's <find> function by pressing <Control F> and typing in the name.

 

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Abakumov
Абакумов. This patronymic surname is derived from Abakum, a diminutive form of the men's name Avakum. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code A125]

Abrosimov
Абросимов. This patronymic surname is derived from Abrosim, a diminutive form of the men's name Amvrosy. The Abrosimovs among the Doukhobors originated from the Don region of Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Abrosimoff, Abrossimoff, Obrosimoff, Abrosimow, Abrosimove, Abrosimo.  [Soundex Code A162]

Agafonov
Агафонов. This patronymic surname is derived from the men's name Agafon. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code A215]

Akimov
Акимов. This patronymic surname is derived from the men's name Akim. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code A251]

Aleksandrov
Алексадров. This patronymic surname is derived from the men's name Aleksander. Among the Doukhobors, it originated as a family nickname or alternate surname for a branch of the Pozdnyakov family in the 20th century. It was later adopted as an official surname by some family members. lEnglish spelling variants include: Alexandroff.  [Soundex Code A425]

Alekseev
Алексеев. This patronymic surname is derived from the men's name Aleksei. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code A421] 

Alekseishin
Алексейшин. Alekseishin is derived from Alexeisha, a diminutive form of the men's name Alexei. Among the Doukhobors, it originated as a family nickname or alternate surname for a branch of the Fofanov family in the 19th century. [Soundex Code A422]

Amosov
Амосов. Amosov is derived from the men's name Amos. Among the Doukhobors, it originated as a family nickname or alternate surname for a branch of the Samoylov family in the 19th century. [Soundex Code A520]

Andreev
Андреев. Andreev is a very common and widely distributed surname in Russia. It is patronymic in origin and is derived from the men's name Andrei. The Andreevs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Tambov, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code A536]

Androsov
Андросов. This patronymic surname is derived from Andros, a diminutive form of the men's name Andron. The Androsovs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Ekaterinoslav, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Androsoff, Andrasoff, Androsow, Andersov, Androsove.  [Soundex Code A536]

Anikushin
Аникушин. Anikushin is derived from Anikusha, a diminutive form of the men's name Anikei. Among the Doukhobors, it originated as a family nickname or alternate surname for a branch of the Popov family in the 19th century.  [Soundex Code A522]

Anisin
Анисин. Anisin is derived from the women's name Anisia. Among the Doukhobors, it originated as a family nickname or alternate surname for a branch of the Petrov family in the 19th century.  [Soundex Code A525]

Antyufeev
Антюфеев. This patronymic surname is derived from Antyufei, a diminutive form of the men's name Antifii. The Antyufeevs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Tambov, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Antufaeff, Antifave, Antifayeff, Antifaeff, Antifaev, Antifaoff, Antifeau, Antiufeeff, Antifeoff, Antifeiff, Antifeyew, Antyufeev, Antyufeyev, Antiufeyev, Antifeev, Antifeyev, Antufeev, Antufeyev, Antufeyff, Antoofeiff, Antufeaff, Antufaiff, Antufeiff, Antifeiv, Antifay.  [Soundex Code A531]

Anyutushkin
Анютушкин. This matronymic surname is derived from Anyutushka, a diminutive form of the women's name Anna. According to tradition, this surname was given by Doukhobor leader Peter "Lordly" Verigin to the offspring of his sister Anyutushka, some of whom bore the Semenov family name and some of whom bore the Podovinnikov family name. Note that this Doukhobor surname occurred only in Canada. lEnglish spelling variants include: Anootushkin, Anutushkin, Anutooshkin, Anootooshkin, Anootoshkin, Anatyshkin, Anatooskin, Anatooshkin, Anutushken.  [Soundex Code A532]

Arekhov
Арехов. Arekhov is derived from Arekha, a diminutive form of the men's name Arefei. Among the Doukhobors, it originated as a family nickname or alternate surname for a branch of the Verigin family in the 19th century. It was later adopted as an official surname by some family members. lEnglish spelling variants include: Arekhoff, Arekoff, Orekoff. [Soundex Code A621]

Areshin
Арешин. Areshin is derived from Aresha, a diminutive form of the men's name Arefei. Among the Doukhobors, it originated as a family nickname or alternate surname for a branch of the Verigin family in the 19th century.  [Soundex Code A625]

Argatov
Аргатов. This surname originates from the dialect term argat, meaning "labourer", especially an agricultural, seasonal or itinerant labourer. The Argatovs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Ekaterinoslav, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Argatoff, Argotoff, Arhatoff, Argatow, Arhatow, Arhatov, Argatove.  [Soundex Code A623]

Arishchenkov
Арищеников (Арищенико). Among the Doukhobors, Arishchenkov is a Russianization of the Ukrainian surname Arishchenko. The -v suffix ending was added in the second half of the 19th century. It is derived from Arishka, a diminutive form of the women's name Arina and the men's name Arinei. The Arishchenkovs (Arishchenkos) among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Ekaterinoslav, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Arishenkoff, Areshenkoff, Arishenkow, Areshenkow, Arishenko, Arishenkov, Arischenko, Arischenkov, Arishchenko, Arischenkoff, Arishenkove.  [Soundex Code A625]

Arkhipov
Архипов. Arkhipov is derived from the men's name Arkhip. Among the Doukhobors, it originated as a family nickname or alternate surname for a branch of the Savenkov family in the 19th century. [Soundex Code A621]

Artemev
Артемев. This surname is derived from the men's name Artemei. The Artemevs among the Doukhobors originated from the Don region of Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code A635]

Aseev
Асеев. Aseev is derived from Asei, a diminutive form of the men's name Evsevei. Among the Doukhobors, it originated as a family nickname or alternate surname for a branch of the Popov family in the 19th century. [Soundex Code A210]

Astafurov
Астафуров. This surname is derived from Astafura, a diminutive form of the men's name Astafei. The Astafurovs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Tambov, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Stafurov, Astafooroff, Ostoforoff, Astoforoff, Astofooroff, Astaforoff, Ostaforoff, Ostofuroff, Ostafooroff, Ostofooroff, Astafurow, Ostaforow, Ostofaroff.  [Soundex Code A231; O231]

Atamanenko
Атаманенко. This Ukrainian surname originates from the term ataman, meaning "leader" or "chief" of a Cossack settlement. At war the ataman was a military officer with unlimited power; in peace, an administrator who carried out decisions of the local Cossack assembly and kept order in the community. An Atamanenko family, originally of non-Doukhobor ancestry, joined the Doukhobor movement in Canada in the early 20th century.  [Soundex Code A355]

Atamanov
Атаманов. Atamanov is derived from the term ataman, meaning "leader" or "chief" of a Cossack settlement. Among the Doukhobors, it originated as a family nickname or alternate surname for a branch of the Golubov family in the 19th century. It was later adopted as an official surname by some family members in Russia.  [Soundex Code A355]

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Babaev
Бабаев. This surname is of nickname origin and derives from the Tatar term babai, meaning "grandfather". This should not be confused with the more familiar Russian term baba, meaning "grandmother" or "old woman". The Babaevs among the Doukhobors originated from the Russian province of Tavria (Tauride) in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Babayeff, Babaeff, Babaew, Babayev.  [Soundex Code B110]

Babanin
Бабанин. This surname originates from babanya, a diminutive form of the term baba, meaning "grandmother". Among the Doukhobors, it originated as a family nickname or alternate surname for a branch of the Babakaev family in the 19th century. [Soundex Code B155]

Babakaev
Бабакаев. This surname originates from the dialect term babak, meaning "marmot" (groundhog or woodchuk). Note that this term also referred to a sleepy, dense, solitary, small, clumsy or idle individual. It is also suggested that the name can derive from the Old Tatar term babakai, meaning "grandfather". lEnglish spelling variants include: Babakaeff, Babakieff, Babakaiff, Babakioff, Babakaew, Babakayew, Babakayev, Babakave.  [Soundex Code B121]

Baev
Баев. This surname originates from the dialect verb bait' meaning "to speak" or "to tell". Bai was the term given to a "chatterer" or "storey-teller". It is also suggested that the name can derive from the Turkic term bai, meaning "lord" or "noble". The Baevs among the Doukhobors originated from the Kharkov-Ekaterinoslav region of Russia in the 18th century.lEnglish spelling variants include: Bayoff, Baioff. Baeff, Baiff, Bayev.  [Soundex Code B100]

Balabanov
Балабанов. This surname originates from balaban, the term for a species of falcon. This term may have been given as a nickname to someone who possessed some quality characteristic of a falcon, perhaps a fierce, swift or keen-sighted individual. The Balabanovs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Tambov, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code B415]

Balychev
Балычев. This surname originates from the term balyk, a type of salted, dried sturgeon fillet popular in Old Russia. Food nicknames such as this were popular among the agrarian Russian peasantry. The Balychevs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Voronezh, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia. [Soundex Code B421]

Barabanov
Барабанов. This surname originates from the term baraban, meaning "drum". This term may have been given as a nickname to a peasant musician who played the drum, a drum-maker or perhaps a loud, boisterous individual. lEnglish spelling variants include: Barabanoff, Barbonoff, Barabonow, Barabanow, Borobanoff, Barabonoff, Barabanove, Barbano.  [Soundex Code B615]

Baranov
Баранов. This surname originates from the term baran, meaning "ram". This term may have been given as a nickname to someone who possessed some quality characteristic of a ram, perhaps a gentle, affectionate personality. The Baranovs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Irkutsk, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code B651]

 Barbin
Барбин. This surname originates from the dialect verb barabat' meaning "to dig", "to rummage", to "grasp" or "to appropriate".  It is also suggested that the name can derive from the Turkic term barba, meaning "broad and thick of beard".  Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code B615]

Barchukov
Барчуков. This surname originates from the term barchuk, meaning a young barin (nobleman). Note that this term also referred to a lazy or idle individual. The Barchukovs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Ekaterinoslav, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code B622]

Barovsky
Баровский (Оборовский). Among the Doukhobors, this name is properly Oborovsky. The "O" was dropped in the second half of the 19th century. This surname indicates an ancestor who originated from a village named Obor, Obara or Obarov, so called from the Ukrainian term obora, meaning ""cattle enclosure" or "stable". The Barovskys (Oborovskys) among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Tavria, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Oborovsky, Oborovskii, Abarovsky, Abarovskii, Barosky, Baroski, Barousky, Barofsky, Barovski, Borovskii, Barowski, Barowsky, Barovskie, Borovskiy, Borovskij, Barovskii, Barovskiy, Barovskij, Barowskoff, Boroskoff.  [Soundex Code B612]

Baturin
Батурин (Батуринский). Among the Doukhobors, this name is properly Baturinsky. The -sky suffix ending was dropped in the second half of the 19th century. It indicates an ancestor who originated from the Ukrainian town of Baturin, so called from the Turkic term batur, meaning "great hero". The Baturins (Baturinskys) among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Ekaterinoslav, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Baturen, Batoorin, Baturinskii, Baturinskij, Baturinskiy, Baturinski. [Soundex Code B365]

Baturinenko
Батуриненко. This name is properly Baturinsky. Among the Doukhobors, it originated as a family nickname or alternate surname for a branch of the Baturinsky family in the 19th century.  [Soundex Code B365]

Baulin
Баулин. This surname originates from the term baul (pronounced bawool) meaning "chest" or "trunk". Note that this term also referred to a "stutterer" or "stammerer". The Baulins among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Voronezh, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Bawoolin, Bawolin, Baulen, Bowulin, Bowlin, Boulin, Bowolin.  [Soundex Code B450]

Bazilevsky
Базилевский. This surname is derived from Bazil, a diminutive form of the men's name Vasily. This surname was frequently given to Russian Orthodox clergy. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code B241]

Bedinov
Бединов (Бедин). Among the Doukhobors, this name is properly Bedin. The -ov suffix ending was added in the second half of the 19th century. It originates from the term beda, meaning "woe" or "misfortune". The Bedinovs (Bedins) among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Ekaterinoslav, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Bidinoff, Bidenoff, Bidinow, Bedenow, Bedinoff, Bedinove.  [Soundex Code B351]

Beloivanov
Белоиванов. This surname originates from the term belyi ("white") + the men's name Ivan. It refers to "Ivan with the white hair or fair complexion". Note that Ivan was a very popular and widespread name in Old Russia and frequently all the sons in a family received this name. To distinguish one Ivan from the others, they might be nicknamed White Ivan, Black Ivan, Big Ivan, Little Ivan, Middle Ivan, etc. The Beloivanovs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Ekaterinoslav, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Belavanoff, Belovanoff, Beloivanoff.  [Soundex Code B415]

Beloperstov
Белоперстов. This surname originates from the term belyi ("white") + perst ("finger") or "white-finger". This term may have been given as a nickname to someone who matched this description. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia. [Soundex Code B416]

Belousov
Белоусов. This surname originates from the term belyi ("white") + us ("moustache") or "white-moustache". The resulting nickname belous (pronounced belowoos) was given to someone with a white, light or greyish moustache. The Belousovs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Tambov, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code B421]

Belovodov
Беловодов. This surname originates from the dialect term belovod'e, meaning "free" or "unpopulated" land, and may refer to an inhabitant of such a place. The Belovodovs among the Doukhobors originated from the Don region of Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code B413]

Bezlepkin
Безлепкин. This surname originates from the Old Russian term bezlepka, meaning "without beauty" or "ugly". This term may have been given as a nickname to a homely, plain individual. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code B241]

Bezperstov
Безперстов. This surname originates from the term bez ("without") + perst ("finger") or "missing-finger". This term may have been given as a nickname to someone missing a finger as a result of some mishap. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia. [Soundex Code B216]

Biryukov
Бирюков. This surname originates from the term biryuk, meaning "wolf". This term may have been given as a nickname to someone who possessed some quality characteristic of a wolf, perhaps a lone, solitary individual. The Biryukovs among the Doukhobors originated from the Russian province of Sloboda-Ukraine (Kharkov) in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Berekoff, Berikoff, Berukoff, Birukoff, Barikoff, Birokoff, Burikoff, Berekow, Berikow, Berukow, Birookoff, Birukow, Biryoukoff, Bierukoff, Birekoff, Biriukov, Biriukove, Berukove.  [Soundex Code B621]

Blokhin
Блохин. This surname originates from the term blokha, meaning "flea". The Blokhins among the Doukhobors originated from the Russian province of Tavria (Tauride) in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia. [Soundex Code B425]

Bludov
Блудов. This surname originates from the verb bludit' meaning "to play pranks", "to lead a dissolute life" or "to be lewd". This nickname has a rather indecent or obscene connotation and may have been given to a lover, philanderer or lecher. The Bludovs among the Doukhobors originated from the Kharkov-Ekaterinoslav region of Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Bludow, Bloudoff, Bludoff, Bloodoff, Bloodow, Bludove.  [Soundex Code B431]

Bogatyrev
Богатырев. This surname originates from the term bogatyr' meaning "warrior" or "great hero". The Bogatyrevs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Tambov, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia. [Soundex Code B236]

Bokovoy
Боковой. This surname originates from the term bok, meaning the "side" or "flank" of one's body or torso. This term may have been given as a nickname to a lopsided or broadsided person. The Bokovoys among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Voronezh, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Bokovoi, Bokoff, Bokov.  [Soundex Code B210]

Bondarev
Бондарев. This surname originates from the Ukrainian term bondar, meaning "cooper", a craftsman who manufactured wooden barrels, casks, etc. The Ukrainian root of this name (compare the Russian term for cooper - bochkar) suggests that it is either a Ukrainianized Russian or a Russianized Ukrainian surname. The Bondarevs among the Doukhobors originated from the Russian province of Sloboda-Ukraine (Kharkov) in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Bondareff, Bonderoff, Bondoreff, Bondaroff, Bondarow, Bondariff, Bonderove, Bonderow.  [Soundex Code B536]

Borisenkov
Борисенков (Борисенко). Among the Doukhobors, Borisenkov is a Russianization of the Ukrainian surname Borisenko. The -v suffix ending was added in the 19th century. It is patronymic in origin and is derived from the men's name Boris. The Borisenkovs (Borisenkos) among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Kursk, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Barisenkoff, Borisinkoff, Borisenkoff, Borisenko, Barisenkov, Borisenkow, Barisenkow, Barisenko, Baresinkoff, Barisinkoff, Barisenkove, Borisenkove.  [Soundex Code B625]

Borisov
Борисов. Borisov is a very common and widely distributed surname in Russia. It is patronymic in origin and is derived from the men's name Boris. lEnglish spelling variants include: Barisoff, Barieso, Bariesoff, Berisoff, Borisoff, Barisow, Bariso, Borisow, Borisove, Barisove.  [Soundex Code B621]

Borovkov
Боровков. This surname originates from borovko, a diminutive form of the term borov ("boar") meaning "little boar". It is also suggested that the name can derive from the term bor, meaning "forest". The Borovkovs among the Doukhobors originated from the Russian province of Tavria (Tauride) in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia. [Soundex Code B612]

Bortsov
Борцов. This surname originates from the term borets, meaning "wrestler". It is also suggested that the name can derive from Borits, a diminutive form of the men's name Boris. lEnglish spelling variants include: Bartsoff, Bortsoff, Bartsow, Bartzoff, Bartsove, Bortsove.  [Soundex Code B632]

Bosov
Босов. This surname originates from the term bosoi, meaning "barefooted" or "barelegged". According to tradition, Ivan Bosov was a leader of the Doukhobors in Tambov province, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia. [Soundex Code B210]

Botkin
Боткин. This surname originates from the term botka, a tall pole used by fishermen in Old Russia to strike upon the water surface and stun fish. This term may have been given as a nickname to someone who manufactured or used this tool, or perhaps to a tall, lean person. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code B325]

Boyarintsev
Бояринцев. This surname originates from boyarinets, a possessive form of boyarin ("noble"), meaning someone belonging to a nobleman. The Boyarintsevs among the Doukhobors originated from the Kharkov-Ekaterinoslav region of Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code B653]

Bozhiy
Божий. This surname originates from the term bozhii, meaning "God's" or "divine". According to tradition, this name was given by Doukhobor leader Peter "Lordly" Verigin (1859-1924) to a member of the Medvedev family on account of his outstanding Doukhobor faith and beliefs. Note that this Doukhobor surname occurred only in Canada. lEnglish spelling variants include: Bojey, Bojay, Bozjhey, Bozhei, Bozhey. [Soundex Code B200]

Bryunin
Брюнин. Bryunin is a relatively uncommon surname in Russia. It originates from the Byelorussian term biryuna, meaning "brother". The Bryunins among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Tambov, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code B655]

Brusnitsov
Брусницов. This surname originates from the term brusnika, meaning "whortleberry". The Brusnitsovs among the Doukhobors originated from the Kharkov-Ekaterinoslav region of Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code B625]

Bubnov
Бубнов. This surname originates from the term buben, meaning "tambourine". Note that this term also referred to an "impoverished", "idle" or "wasted" individual. The Bubnovs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Tambov, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code B151]

Budaev
Будаев. This surname derives from the term buda, a mill or factory for the manufacture of potash, tar and saltpeter. Budai was the name given to a labourer at such a plant. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code B310]

Bulanov
Буланов.  This surname originates from bulanii, a term borrowed from the Turkic language describing the "dun" or "tan" coloring of a horse. By analogy this term may have been given as a nickname to a brown-haired person. According to historical records, this surname was adopted by members of the Bulin family after joining the Doukhobor movement. lEnglish spelling variants include: Bullanoff, Boulanoff, Boulonoff, Boolinoff, Boolanoff, Bulanoff, Boulinoff, Bolinoff, Bulanow, Boulanow, Bulnoff, Boolinow, Bollinoff, Bulanove, Bulnov.  [Soundex Code B451]

Bulgakov
Булгаков. This surname originates from the Turkic term bulgak, meaning "troublesome". The Bulgakovs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Ekaterinoslav, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code B422]

Bulin
Булин. This surname originates from the Old Russian term bulya, meaning "lump", "swelling" or "bulb". Note that this term may also be a diminutive form of tsybulya ("onion") or bulka ("bread roll").  The Bulins among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Ekaterinoslav, Russia in the 18th century. According to historical records, members of this family adopted the new surname Bulanov after joining the Doukhobor movement. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code B450]

Burlakov
Бурлаков. This surname originates from the term burlak, meaning "barge-hauler". The burlaki were workers in Old Russia's dangerous river shipping industry, often serving as human draught animals to pull barges and boats upstream against the current. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code B642]

Burlin
Бурлин. This surname originates from the dialect term burla, meaning "storm".  This term may have been given as a nickname to someone whose demeanor was stormy or unstable, or perhaps to a child whose birth was marked by such natural phenomenon.  The Burlins among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Tambov, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code B645]

Burnashev
Бурнашев. This surname originates from the dialect verb burnashit' meaning "to rage", "to brawl" or "to quarrel".  Burnash was the name given to someone who often squabbled, quarreled or brawled. The Burnashevs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Krasnoyarsk, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code B652]

Bushkov
Бушков. This surname is derived from the Old Russian term bushui, meaning "storm". This term may have been given as a nickname to a brawling or naughty child, or perhaps to a child whose birth was marked by such natural phenomenon. The Bushkovs among the Doukhobors originated from the Don region of Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code B221]

Bychkov
Бычков. This surname originates from the term bychok, meaning a "young ox" or "bullock". This term may have been given as a nickname to someone with a lively, frisky or headstrong disposition. The Bychkovs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Kostroma, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code B221]

Bykanov
Быканов. This surname originates from bykan, a diminutive form of the term byk ("bull") meaning "little bull". This term may have been given as a nickname to someone with a lively, frisky or headstrong disposition. The Bykanovs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Ekaterinoslav, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Bakanoff, Bukanoff, Bikanoff, Bikanov, Bikanove, Bykanove.  [Soundex Code B251]

Bykovsky
Быковский. This surname indicates an ancestor who originated from a village named Byk, Bykovo or Bykovskiy, so called from the term byk meaning "bull". Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia. [Soundex Code B212]

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Chekmarev
Чекмарев. This surname originates from chekmar, a term borrowed from the Turkic language meaning "wooden hammer", "bat", "beetle" or "club". This term may have been given as a nickname to someone who manufactured or used this tool or perhaps a persistent and persevering individual. lEnglish spelling variants include: Chikmaroff, Chikmoroff, Chigmaroff, Chikmarow, Chickmaroff, Chigmarow, Chigmoroff, Chekmarov, Chekmaryov, Chekmariov, Czekmarow, Czekmarev, Chekmarove.  [Soundex Code C256]

Chentsov
Ченцов. This surname originates from the Old Russian term chenets, meaning "monk", a man who is a member of a Russian Orthodox religious order and lives in a monastery. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia. [Soundex Code C532]

Cherkashev
Черкашов (Черкашин). Among the Doukhobors, this name is properly Cherkashin. The -ev suffix ending was added in the second half of the 19th century. It is derived from cherkashenin, the Old Russian term for an inhabitant of the Ukrainian town of Cherkasy. The Cherkashevs (Cherkashins) among the Doukhobors originated from the Russian province of Sloboda-Ukraine (Kharkov) in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Cherkashin, Cherkasoff, Cherkaseff, Cherkashoff, Cherkasow, Cherkashov, Cherkashyov, Cherkashiov, Cherkassoff. [Soundex Code C622]

Chernenkov
Черненков (Черненко). Among the Doukhobors, Chernenkov is a Russianization of the Ukrainian surname Chernenko. The -v suffix ending was added in the 19th century. It originates from the term chernoi, meaning "black". This nickname may describe someone with a dark and swarthy complexion, black hair, dark clothes, or perhaps a dirty or foul-tempered individual. The Chernenkovs (Chernenkos) among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Tambov, Russia in the 18th century. In 1970 it was found to be the thirteenth most common Doukhobor surname in Canada. lEnglish spelling variants include: Chernenkoff, Chernenkow, Chernenko, Cherenkoff, Tchernenkoff, Chernencoff, Chernencove, Chernenkove, Chernenkof, Czernenkow, Czernenkov, Chernen.  [Soundex Code C655]

Chernov
Чернов. This surname originates from the term chernoi, meaning "black". This nickname may describe someone with a dark and swarthy complexion, black hair, dark clothes, or perhaps a dirty or foul-tempered individual. There were two unrelated branches of Chernovs among the Doukhobors that originated from the Russian provinces of Tambov and Ekaterinoslav in the 18th century. The original surname of the latter branch was Chernoy. In 1970 it was found to be the second most common Doukhobor surname in Canada. lEnglish spelling variants include: Chernoy, Chernoi, Chernof, Chernoff, Chernow, Chernove, Cernoff, Tchernoff, Czernov, Czernow, Chirnow.  [Soundex Code C651]

Chernyshov
Чернышов. This surname originates from chernysh, a diminutive form of the term chernyi, meaning "black". This term may have been given as a nickname to someone with a dark and swarthy complexion, black hair, dark clothes, or perhaps a dirty or foul-tempered individual. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code C652]

Chivil'deev
Чивильдеев (Чувильдеев). This surname, originally written as Chuvil'deev, originates from the Tatar term chuvil'dei, meaning "little sparrow". The Chuvil'deevs among the Doukhobors originated from the Don region of Russia in the 18th century. In 1970 it was found to be the sixteenth most common Doukhobor surname in Canada. lEnglish spelling variants include: Chevelday, Childeff, Cheveldov, Cheveldave, Cheveldae, Chivildeff, Chiveldeff, Chivildeyev, Chevaldaew, Chivildeev, Chivildeyev, Cheveldeaw, Cheveldeff, Cheveldeoff, Cheveldieff, Chivildave, Cheveldaoff, Cheveldaev, Cheveldeyeff, Cheveldayeff, Chevildeau, Chiveldave, Cheveldayoff, Cheveldeaoff, Chevaldaeff, Chiveldaeff, Cheveldeiff, Cheveldaeff, Chuvildeev, Tchevildeev, Ciwildieff, Chiwildiaff, Chevildeyev, Chiwildieff, Cheweldeiff, Chivildeeff, Chevaldeyeff, Czevildeev.  [Soundex Code C143]

Chistiakov
Чистяков. Chistiakov is derived from a spiritual connotation for the term chistiak, meaning "cleanser". Among the Doukhobors, it originated as a title or nickname for Peter Petrovich Verigin (1881-1939), leader of the Middle Party of Doukhobors in Russia from 1906-1927 and the Community Doukhobors in Canada from 1927-1939.  [Soundex Code C232]

Chizhev
Чижев. Chizhev originates from the term chizh, meaning "siskin" or "green finch". Among the Doukhobors, it originated as a family nickname or alternate surname for a branch of the Chernov family in the 19th century.  [Soundex Code C210]

Chuchmaev
Чучмаев (Чучмай). Among the Doukhobors, Chuchmaev is a Russianization of the Ukrainian surname Chuchmai. The -ev suffix ending was added in the second half of the 19th century. It originates from the Tatar term chochamiy, meaning "lark". The Chuchmaevs (Chuchmais) among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Ekaterinoslav, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code C251]

Chulkov
Чулков. Chulkov originates from the term chulok, meaning "stocking" or "sock". Among the Doukhobors, it originated as a family nickname or alternate surname for a branch of the Kazakov family in the 19th century.  [Soundex Code C421]

Chursinov
Чурсинов (Чурсин). Among the Doukhobors, this name is properly Chursin. The -ov suffix ending was added in the second half of the 19th century. It is patronymic in origin and is derived from Chursa, a diminutive form of the men's name Chur. lEnglish spelling variants include: Chursinoff, Chursonoff, Chursanoff, Chursinow, Chursenoff, Chursinuff, Chersinoff, Churseneff, Chursinove, Czursinov.  [Soundex Code C625]

Chutsenko
Чуценко. This name is properly Chutsky. Among the Doukhobors, it originated as a family nickname or alternate surname for a branch of the Chutsky family in the 19th century.  [Soundex Code C321]

 

Chutskov
Чуцков (Чуцкий). Among the Doukhobors, this name is properly Chutsky. The -ov suffix ending was added in the second half of the 19th century. It indicates an ancestor who originated from a village named Chut, Chuts or Chutski, so called from the term chutkiy, meaning "quick of ear" or "sharp of hearing". The Chutskovs (Chutskys) among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Tambov, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Chutskoff, Chutskow, Chutskove, Chuzkoff, Chuckoff, Chutskoer, Chudskov, Chutsenko, Chutsenkov, Czucsky, Chutsky, Chutski, Chutskii, Chutskiy, Chutskij, Chutskoy, Chutskoi.  [Soundex Code C321]

 

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Danilov
Данилов. This patronymic surname is derived from the men's name Danill. The Danilovs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Voronezh, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code D541]

Danshin
Даншин. This patronymic surname is derived from Dansha, a diminutive form of the men's name Danill. The Danshins among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Kursk, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Danshen, Danschen.  [Soundex Code D525]

Dar'in
Дарьин. Darin is derived from the women's name Daria. Among the Doukhobors, it originated as a family nickname or alternate surname for a branch of the Popov family in the 19th century. It was later adopted as an official surname by some family members. lEnglish spelling variants include: Daren, Dargin.  [Soundex Code D650; D625]

Davydov
Давыдов. Davydov is a very common and widely distributed surname in Russia. It is patronymic in origin and is derived from the men's name David. The Davydovs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Ekaterinoslav, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Davidoff, Dovedoff, Davidow, Davidove, Daveidoff, Dawedow, Dowedoff.  [Soundex Code D131]

Dement'ev
Дементьев. This patronymic surname is derived from the men's name Dementii. The Dementevs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Tambov, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code D551]

Deminov
Деминов (Демин). Among the Doukhobors, this name is properly Demin. The -ov suffix ending was added in the second half of the 19th century. It is patronymic in origin and is derived from Deoma, a diminutive form of the men's names Demian and Dementii. The Deminovs (Demins) among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Voronezh, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Demenoff, Deminoff, Demenow, Deminove.  [Soundex Code D551]

Denikarev
Деникарев. Denikarev is derived from Denika, a diminutive form of the men's name Denis. Among the Doukhobors, it originated as a family nickname or alternate surname for a branch of the Kireev family in the 19th century. [Soundex Code D526]

Denisov
Денисов. Denisov is derived from the men's name Denis. Among the Doukhobors, it originated as a family nickname or alternate surname for a branch of the Chernenkov family in the 19th century. It was later adopted as an official surname by some family members. lEnglish spelling variants include: Denisoff, Dennisoff, Denisow, Dennisow, Denisove.  [Soundex Code D521]

Dergausov
Дергаусов. Dergausov is a relatively uncommon surname in Russia. It originates from the verb dergat' ("to tug or pull") + us ("moustache"). The resulting nickname dergaus (pronounced dergawoos) may have been given to someone who habitually pulled, tugged or preened his moustache. The Dergausovs among the Doukhobors originated from Kavkaz (Caucasus) province, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Dergousoff, Derhousoff, Dergowusoff, Derhusoff, Derhousow, Dergausoff, Dergousow, Dergosoff, Derhausov, Dergausove, Derhausoff, Dergousove. [Soundex Code D622; D621]

Dirin
Дирин. This surname originates from the term dira, meaning "hole". The Dirins among the Doukhobors originated from the Don region of Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.   [Soundex Code D650]

Dmitriev
Дмитриев. This patronymic surname is derived from the men's name Dmitry. The Dmitrievs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Krasnoyarsk, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia. [Soundex Code D536]

Dobrov
Добров. Dobrov is derived from the term dobroi, meaning "good" or "kind". Among the Doukhobors, it originated as a family nickname or alternate surname for a branch of the Bludov family in the 19th century. [Soundex Code D161]

Dodonov
Додонов. This patronymic surname is derived from the Old Russian men's name Dodon. The Dodonovs among the Doukhobors originated from the Don region of Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia. [Soundex Code D351]

Dorodlev
Дородлев. This surname originates from the term dorodnyi, meaning "portly" or "stout". This term may have been given as a nickname to someone who matched this physical description. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code D634]

Dorofeev
Дорофеев. This patronymic surname is derived from the men's name Dorofei. The Dorofeevs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Voronezh, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Dorofaeff, Dorofeef, Dorafeyeff, Dorofeeff, Darafayeff, Dorofeeoff, Dorafeeff, Dorrofu, Dorofeyew, Darafeiff, Drofeiff, Dorofeyev, Dorofave, Dorofay.  [Soundex Code D611]

Drobyshev
Дробышев. This surname originates from the dialect term drobysh, meaning someone who takes small, fractional steps. The Drobyshevs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Tambov, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code D612]

Drozdov
Дроздов. This surname originates from the term drozd, meaning "blackbird" or "thrush". This term may have been given as a nickname to someone who possessed some quality characteristic of a blackbird, perhaps a swift, cheerful or singing individual. The Drozdovs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Ekaterinoslav, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Drozdoff, Drazdoff, Drozdow, Drazdow, Drozdove, Drazdove.  [Soundex Code D623]

Dubasov
Дубасов. This surname originates from the verb dubasit' meaning "to cudgel" or "to give a sound thrashing to". This term may have been given as a nickname to someone who was a fighter or squabbler. The Dubasovs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Tambov, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Dubasoff, Doubosoff, Dubasow, Doubosiff, Dubosoff, Dubasove.  [Soundex Code D121]

Dubinin
Дубинин. This surname originates from the term dubina, meaning a "cudgel" or "bludgeon". Note that this term also referred to a "hard", "forceful", "obstinate" or  "foolhardy" individual. lEnglish spelling variants include: Dubenin, Doubinin, Doobenen, Doobinin, Doobenin, Dubinoff.  [Soundex Code D155]

Dukhoborov
Духоборов. This uniquely Doukhobor surname originates from the name of the sect, from dukho ("spirit") + borets ("wrestler"). It may have been adopted by a member of the Doukhobor sect or given as a nickname to a non-Doukhobor Russian who originated from an area dominated by the sect. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code D216]

Dulov
Дулов. This surname derives from the term dulo, meaning "barrel", "muzzle" or "bore". The Dulovs among the Doukhobors originated from the Don region of Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code D410]

Dunaev
Дунаев. This surname indicates a family that originated from the river Dunai (Danube). Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code D510]

Dutov
Дутов. This surname originates from the term dutii, meaning "haughty", "inflated" or "boastful". The Dutovs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Tambov, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Dutoff, Dootoff, Doutoff, Dotoff, Dutow, Dutove.  [Soundex Code D310]

Dvortsov
Дворцов. This locative name derives from dvorets, meaning "palace". It may refer to an inhabitant of a palace or any one of several settlements named Dvorets in Old Russia. A Dvortsov family, originally of non-Doukhobor Russian ancestry, immigrated to Canada with the Doukhobors after marrying into the Rylkov family. lEnglish spelling variants include: Dvortsoff, Dvortsow, Dwortsoff.  [Soundex Code D163]

D'yachenko
Дьяченко. This Ukrainian surname originates from the term d'yak, meaning "clerk" or "scribe", a literate individual employed to write or copy documents, letters and manuscripts. The Dyachenkos among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Ekaterinoslav, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code D252]

D'yachkov
Дьячков. This surname originates from the term dyachok, meaning "church reader". The dyachok was an ecclesiastical official assigned to read, chant and give responses during Russian Orthodox church services. Note that this term also referred to a "clerk" or "scribe". The Dyachkovs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Voronezh, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Diatchkoff, Datchkoff, Ditchkoff, Diachkoff, Diachkow, Dyatchkoff, Dechkoff, Diachkove, Diachkov, Dyachkove, D'iachkov, D'yachkov.  [Soundex Code D221]

D'yakov
Дьяков. This surname originates from the term d'yak, meaning "clerk" or "scribe", a literate individual employed to write or copy documents, letters and manuscripts. The Dyakovs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Tambov, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Diakoff, Deacove, Diekoff, Deakove, Diakove, Deakoff, Deikoff, Diakow, Diakov, D'iakov, D'yakov.  [Soundex Code D210]

Dyatlov
Дятлов. This surname derives from the term dyatel, meaning "woodpecker". This term may have been given as a nickname to someone who possessed some quality characteristic of a woodpecker, perhaps a loud or persistent individual. The Dyatlovs among the Doukhobors originated from the Don region of Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code D341]

Dymovsky
Дымовский (Дымовсков). This surname indicates an ancestor who originated from a village named Dymov, Dymovka or Dymovsk, so called from the term dym, meaning "smoke" as well as "log hut" and "courtyard". The Dymovskys among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Ekaterinoslav, Russia in the 18th century. It was later modified to Dymovskov by some family members. lEnglish spelling variants include: Demosky, Dimosky, Demofsky, Demovsky, Demovski, Demovskii, Demovskij, Demovskiy, Dimovski, Dimovskii, Dimovskij, Dimovskiy, Dimowsky, Domofsky, Dimofsky, Dimofski, Dimofskie, Dimowskie, Demoskoff, Demofskoff, Demovskoff, Dimovskoff.  [Soundex Code D512]

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Efanov
Ефанов. This patronymic surname is derived from Efan (pronounced Yefan), a diminutive form of the men's name Epifan (pronounced Yepifan). There were two unrelated branches of Efanovs among the Doukhobors that originated from the Russian provinces of Tambov and Kavkaz (Caucasus) in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Efanoff, Effonoff, Efonoff, Efanow, Efonow, Yofonoff, Yefanov, Yefanoff, Efanove, Yefanove.  [Soundex Code E151]

Efimov
Ефимов. This patronymic surname is derived from the men's name Efim (pronounced Yefim). The Efimovs among the Doukhobors originated from the Don region of Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia. [Soundex Code E151]

Efremov
Ефремов. Efremov is derived from the men's name Efrem (pronounced Yefrem). Among the Doukhobors, it originated as a family nickname or alternate surname for a branch of the Kireev family in the 19th century. Note that Efremov also occurred independently as a family nickname or alternate surname for a branch of the Evdokimov family in the 19th century.  [Soundex Code E165]

Egorov
Егоров. This patronymic surname is derived from the men's name Egor (pronounced Yegor). The Egorovs among the Doukhobors originated from the Don region of Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Egoroff, Egorow, Egroff, Egeroff, Yegorov, Yegoroff, Ehoroff, Yehoroff.  [Soundex Code E261]

Emel'yanov
Емельянов. This patronymic surname is derived from the men's name Emelyan. The Emelyanovs among the Doukhobors originated from Amur province, Russia in the 19th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code E545]

Eletsky
Елецкий (Елецков). This surname indicates an ancestor who originated from the Russian city of Elets (pronounced Yelets), so called from the term el' meaning "fir tree". Among the Doukhobors, it was later modified to Eletskov by some family members. lEnglish spelling variants include: Eletsky, Eletski, Eletskii, Eletskiy, Eletskij, Yeletsky, Yeletski, Yeletskii, Yeletskiy, Yeletskij, Yeletskov, Eletskov, Eletskow, Eletskoff, Elitzkoff, Eleskoff, Eletscoff.  [Soundex Code E432]

Erin
Ерин. This patronymic surname is derived from Era, a diminutive form of the men's names Ermil, Ermolei and Erofei. It is also suggested that the name can derive from the dialect term era, meaning a "cheat" or "mischievous person'. The Erins among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Tambov, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code E650]

Ershkov
Ершков. This surname originates from the term ersh, meaning "ruff" fish. This term may have been given as a nickname to someone who possessed some quality characteristic of a ruff. The Ershkovs among the Doukhobors originated from the Don region of Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code E622]

Esaulov
Есаулов. This surname is derived from esaul (pronounced yesawool), the term for a Cossack "captain". lEnglish spelling variants include: Esauloff, Evsouloff, Esovoloff, Esawoloff, Esaooloff, Isavooloff, Yesawuloff, Esovooloff, Esouloff, Esowoloff, Esooloff, Esaulow, Yesaulov, Yesauloff, Esaulove.  [Soundex Code E241; E214]

Esipov
Есипов. This patronymic surname is derived from Esip (pronounced Yesip), a diminutive form of  the men's name Osip. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code E211]

Evdokimov
Евдокимов. This patronymic surname is derived from the men's name Evdokim (pronounced Yevdokim). There were two unrelated branches of Evdokimovs among the Doukhobors that originated from the Russian provinces of Voronezh and the Don in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Evdokimoff, Evdakimoff, Kimoff, Evdokimow, Evdokimiff, Evdekimoff, Yevdokimov, Yevdokimoff, Evdokimove.  [Soundex Code E132]

Evsiukov
Евсюков. This patronymic surname is derived from Evsiuk (pronounced Yevsiuk), a diminutive form of the men's name Evsevei (pronounced Yevsevei). The Evsiukovs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Ekaterinoslav, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code E122]

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Fedin
Федин. Fedin is derived from Fedya, a diminutive form of the men's name Fyodor. Among the Doukhobors, it originated as a family nickname or alternate surname for a branch of the Kazakov family in the 19th century. [Soundex Code F350]

Fedorov
Федоров. This patronymic surname is derived from the men's name Fyodor. The Fedorovs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Penza, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code F361]

Fedosov
Федосов. This patronymic surname is derived from the men's name Fedosei. lEnglish spelling variants include: Fedosoff, Fedosow, Fedosove.  [Soundex Code F321]

Fetisov
Фетисов. This patronymic surname is derived from Fetis, a diminutive form of the Old Russian men's name Feoktist. The Fetisovs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Tambov, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code F321]

Filippov
Филиппов. Filippov is a very common and widely distributed surname in Russia. It is patronymic in origin and is derived from the men's name Filipp. lEnglish spelling variants include: Filipoff, Fillipoff, Phillipoff, Philipoff, Filapoff, Filipow, Filipove, Philipove, Phillips.  [Soundex Code F411]

Finashin
Финашин. Finashin is derived from Finasha, a diminutive form of the men's name Finogen. Among the Doukhobors, it originated as a family nickname or alternate surname for a branch of the Kalmykov family in the 19th century.  [Soundex Code F525]

Finasov
Финасов. Finasov is derived from Finas, a diminutive form of the men's name Finogen. Among the Doukhobors, it originated as a family nickname or alternate surname for a branch of the Kalmykov family in the 19th century.  [Soundex Code F521]

Fofanov
Фофанов. This patronymic surname is derived from Fofan, a diminutive form of the men's name Feofan. The Fofanovs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Voronezh, Russia in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Fofanoff, Fofonoff, Fofenoff, Fofonow, Fofon, Fofanow, Fofanove, Foffonoff, Fofonove, Fafanow, Hohanoff, Khokhanoff.  [Soundex Code F151]

Fominov
Фоминов (Фомин). Among the Doukhobors, this name is properly Fomin. The -ov suffix ending was added in the second half of the 19th century. It is patronymic in origin and is derived from the men's name Foma. The Fominovs (Fomins) among the Doukhobors originated from the Russian province of Ekaterinoslav in the 18th century. lEnglish spelling variants include: Famenoff, Faminoff, Fominoff, Faminow, Fomenoff, Fomonoff, Fominow, Fominove, Faminove, Feminoff, Khominov, Khominoff, Khaminoff. [Soundex Code F551; F550]

Frolov
Фролов. This patronymic surname is derived from the men's name Frol. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code F641]

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Gankin
Ганкин. This patronymic surname is derived from Gan'ka, a diminutive form of the men's name Gavriil. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code G525]

Gavrilov
Гаврилов. This patronymic surname is derived from the men's name Gavriil. The Gavrilovs among the Doukhobors originated from the province of Tambov, Russia in the 18th century. Among the Doukhobors, this surname occurred only in Russia.  [Soundex Code G64]