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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.
- A
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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]
- B
- 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]
- Ch
- 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]
-D
- 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]
- E
- 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]
- F
- 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]
- G/H
- 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] |