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Pages in category "Russian-language surnames" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 2,318 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
This category is for surnames originated among Slavic peoples, i.e., peoples who speak Slavic languages. Often the origins of these surnames is difficult to pinpoint, since the three cultures have common origins and heavy mutual influence.
After incorporation of Azerbaijan into the Soviet Union, it became obligatory to register their surnames and to add a Russian suffix such as -yev or -ov for men and -yeva or -ova for women. [7] Since the majority did not have official surnames, the problem was resolved by adopting the name of the father and adding the mentioned suffixes.
Pages in category "Russian feminine given names" The following 112 pages are in this category, out of 112 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Pages in category "Surnames of Russian origin" The following 47 pages are in this category, out of 47 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C. Cheburkin;
List of surnames in Ukraine.This list is also to include surnames that did not originate in Ukraine as there are people living in the country with numerous ethnic backgrounds, and, therefore, surnames, from all over Europe and Asia.
Lists of the most common surnames by continent: Lists of most common surnames in African countries; Lists of most common surnames in Asian countries; Lists of most common surnames in European countries; Lists of most common surnames in North American countries; Lists of most common surnames in Oceanian countries
Surnames and names of foreign origin should basically follow Romanization rules for their respective languages. Adding Russian version is advised if doesn't follow standard practices for Romanizing or the person specifically chose to adopt a similar Russian surnname and/or name and patronymic combination (a practice common in XVI-XX centuries).