most popular russian last name
The last name Kuznetsov is most common among Russian family names in the region from Upper Oka to Middle Volga. In English, there is also a similar last name â Smith. 4. Popov. The last name Popovpoints directly to the occupation of the father â pope (priest).
The most typical Russian surname is considered to be Ivanov, although the most common surname in Russia is in fact Smirnov (from the word smirny, meaning meek): Smirnovs make up 1.8 percent of Russia's population, while Ivanovs, only 1.3 percent.