No one will argue that some surnames are considered funny. There were several boys and/or girls in every class who were teased about it. Kozlovs, Durakovs, Petukhovs... We can say that they were not very lucky: their “middle name” was successfully transformed into an offensive nickname. How many boys and girls received serious psychological complexes just because they were born into the Korytkin or Trusikhin family? Many people even strive to start a family as quickly as possible just to change their last name, and one of the main criteria for choosing a “soulmate” is the euphony of his “middle name.” This is especially true for girls: some of them are ready to forgive their chosen one for many shortcomings just because he is the bearer of a noble or beautiful foreign surname.

The most beautiful surnames in the world, euphonious and giving confidence, will be listed in this article.

What is a surname?

The word "surname" literally translates as "family". That is given value indicates that a person belongs to a certain clan. In Russia, most surnames come from the profession or village where the family lived. The ancestors of the Kuznetsovs were the most skilled blacksmiths, the Popovs were clergymen, and the Tolmachev family was probably started by a translator with Tatar language- interpreter You can list such examples endlessly: the Rybakovs, the Goncharovs, the Melnikovs... If you are the bearer of such a generic name, it’s worth thinking: maybe the genes of your ancestors are dormant in you and you should change your occupation, focusing on your own middle name?

Surnames that come from the name of the founder of the family are very popular in Russia: Ivanovs (Ivan), Semenovs (Semyon), Zakharyevs (Zakhar) and so on.

Initially in Russia there was no such distinction - there were only first names and patronymics. In the 14th century, the first owners of surnames were noble people - boyars and nobles. Peasants received the right to a “second name” only after the abolition of serfdom.

Beautiful Russian surnames

It is interesting that the most beautiful surnames for Russians are those that once belonged to nobles: Vyazemsky, Orlovsky, Obolensky. This is not surprising, because it emphasizes belonging to the aristocracy, giving its owner an indescribable charm. However, surnames ending in -skiy can also belong to people whose ancestors came from Poland.

By the way, the surname Romanov, which was borne by representatives of the last ruling dynasty Russian Empire, considered one of the most beautiful in the world. This is not surprising, because Rome has always been one of the most powerful powers that created a unique cultural heritage. In Russia, she is considered not only one of the most beautiful, but also crowned.

Naturally, Russian male surnames derived from the names of animals make a rather positive impression. Of course, we are not talking about banal roosters, cows or even pigs. Volkov, Orlov, Lebedev are male surnames that evoke associations with sublime, noble animals and, of course, seem beautiful and pleasant. Likewise, the best female surnames are those that are associated with beauty, tenderness, kindness, and motherhood. These could be: Krasnikova, Mariinskaya, Rucheikova, Tsvetkova.

“Cool” Russian surnames are very popular, the bearers of which have left their mark on history Russian state. For example, the Mamontovs, Tolstoys, Dostoevskys, Golitsins, Trubetskoys, Yusupovs, Potemkins. Usually their bearers actually belong to a noble family: such “middle names” were given high-ranking people, while the rest had to be content with a surname derived from the profession or name of their great-grandfather.

The most beautiful foreign surnames

As polls show, the most popular surname in the world - this is Rodriguez. She seems beautiful and very euphonious. Maybe that's why actor Antonio Rodriguez managed to achieve his popularity?

By the way, that's his last name huge amount people: it is very common in the world. Interestingly, it came from the name Rodrigo, which, in turn, comes from the ancient German name Rodrigue. The first part of the name - "genus" - is translated as "glory", and the second - "rig" - has the meaning of "strength", "power". This means that the Rodriguezes are simply doomed to great fame and inexhaustible energy.

In second place on this list is Francois. The sound of this word evokes associations with a leisurely walk through the quiet streets of Paris, the aroma of coffee and croissants and wonderful French chanson. Yes, and by ear it is perceived easily, unusually soft and euphonious.
Fitzgerald is rightfully in third place. This “middle name” was taken as a pseudonym by writers, musicians and artists: apparently, it contains a creative charge that fuels creators and gives them strength for new works. This surname is a transliteration of a Norman phrase, which can be translated as “son of Gerald.”

Another beautiful foreign generic name is Werner. It is of German origin and translates as “to protect and arm.” However, there is another, very prosaic hypothesis: some researchers believe that the word “Werner” means a banal stye on the eye. Therefore, it is possible that the ancestors of all living Werners had a common physical defect. Of course, this does not exclude the possibility that they were brave warriors. But be that as it may, the surname sounds simply great: it is associated with the “gloomy German genius,” pedantry and accuracy.

Beautiful English surnames - Buckingham, Clifford, Mortimer, Lincoln, Cornwall, Wiltshire. As you can see, the English famous family names associated with the aristocracy.

This list must include oriental motifs. Japanese surname Yakamoto is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. When you hear it, associations arise with cherry blossoms, medieval Japanese engraving and laconic, succinct haiku. And this is no coincidence, because it is translated as “the foot of the mountain.” Probably, the ancestors of all Yakomoto lived near the famous Fuji and, admiring its peak, wrote magnificent poems.

American residents prefer the hereditary name King. They find it very beautiful and, so to speak, prestigious. Indeed, “king” is translated from English as “king”. This is the generic name that the recognized king of horror Stephen King bears: it is possible that worldwide fame and it was his beautiful surname that brought him luck. By at least, it is difficult to imagine that the king was a shy and insecure person.

The surname Miller is extremely popular in the English-speaking world. This is what is usually chosen by people who decide to change their “middle name”. Miller indicates the nature of the occupation of the ancestor of the family, as it is literally translated as “miller”. In England you can find a huge number of Millers: the profession of a miller in this country was very in demand. Very often, American citizens are also Millers.

Lehmann completes the list. This surname sounds quite beautiful. In addition, psychologists have found that its carriers inspire trust in business partners. Therefore, if you are planning to do business abroad, you should start collecting documents to change your passport, as Lehmann will become a real talisman for you!

Should I change my last name?

A natural question may arise: maybe you should just change your last name? After all, people automatically treat owners of beautiful surnames a little better, giving them certain qualities associated with their second name. Indeed, it is difficult to imagine that Durakov and Vyazemsky will be treated equally. Should I change my last name? The answer to this question will be ambiguous.

On the one hand, people really respond to the sound of your name. If it evokes pleasant associations, then those around you will subconsciously perceive you a little better. However, it is known that people are greeted by their clothes and seen off by their minds. Before becoming Dostoevsky or Romanov, it is worth thinking about whether you will live up to the chosen big name.

Many people dream of becoming owners of a foreign surname. After all, it has always been customary in Russia to treat foreigners with some reverence. But there is no need to rush to change documents. "Cool" foreign surnames beautiful in combination with foreign names: It’s worth thinking about how this combination will turn out in your case. Owners of international names, such as Elena or Maria, are lucky: they can safely take foreign surnames. But for girls “Love King”, “Nadezhda Francois” or for guys “Sergei Rodriguez”, “Vasily Miller” sounds quite ridiculous.

In addition, the last name has some influence on you. It's about that the full name contains some information about your family. Do you want to erase this information and record new information? This question should concern girls who are getting married: fortunately, in our society there is no need to take the husband’s surname. In extreme cases, you may well become the owner of a double surname. By the way, they seem especially beautiful and noble to many people.

This list is subjective. Each family name is beautiful in its own way, because they are all evidence of the history of our country and your family!

Beautiful surnames are a fairly wide range of names in the Russian language. However, there are no clear criteria for beauty here, since different people will like it different surnames. No matter how many people were interviewed this issue, the list of surnames will be constantly different. So we can only identify several groups of surnames that sound good and whose meaningful meaning is high and solemn.

royal surname Romanov: the surname goes back to the male canonical name Roman, which is translated from Latin as Roman; Rome is a classic example of everything that is highest and correct, so the surname is quite worthy of naming crowned persons;

Shuisky: such a surname could be given to a native of the city of Shuya, which is located in the Ivanovo region; however, villages with this name were scattered throughout Rus', so the Shuiskys could have come from them; ancient Russian word oshuya meant left, But the name could also be formed from the Finnish word suja - melted, flood;

Obolensky: the princes received this surname from their princely family estate in Kaluga region, the city of Obolensk (the Russian word envelop meant to protect, cover);

Vyazemsky: the surname is derived from the name of the family town of Vyazma (the river was called viscous if there was a lot of silt in it);

Lermontov: the surname comes from the Scottish name Lermont, the origin of which is still controversial:
1. Old Norse word leir – clay soil + French mont – high mountain;
2. Old English words lear – sea and mouth – mouth;
3. one of the variants of the Scottish name Lamont - legislator;

Pechorin: the surname is based on a geographical name, the Pechora River, so most likely these are people from the banks of this river (pechera is a forest dweller);

Favorsky: a seminarian surname, which was given to the future priest for euphony (favor from Latin - favor);

Kostomarov: Kostomarov in Rus' were large-boned, strongly built, strong people;

Onegin: the surname originates from the name of the Onega River, so people with that surname inhabited its banks (the word Onega translated from Finnish means waterfall, rapid stream);

Polonsky: the surname meant that the people of this family came from Poland;

Bolkonsky: the surname appears in the lists of the times of Ivan the Terrible among the most eminent Moscow boyars, but the origin of the surname still remains a mystery to linguists.

Animals and bird names.

Agree that in the fauna world there are sonorous names, from which very beautiful surnames are derived. Such surnames were often given to those who resembled a bird or animal in character or appearance:

Orlov, Orlik, Orel: such surnames could be given to a person with a big nose;

Lvov, Lev: such surnames were probably given strong people who had weight and respect in society;

Zaychik, Zainkin, Zaychikov: the affectionate initial form speaks of good attitude to those people who were given such cute surnames; agree that it sounds completely different from Zaitsev;

Lebedev, Lebed, Lebedyansky, Lebedushkin: people with such surnames were most likely distinguished by their loyalty in character or graceful, slender figure;

Korolek, Korolkov: the king has always aroused the love of the people, therefore such a surname could only be given to those who gained fame and respect among people;

Kotenochkin, Koshechkin, Kotik: such nicknames could be given to affectionate, gentle people.

Surnames from plants.

Floristry is also full of the most beautiful names. And a flower cannot be called a dull, abrupt word. Accordingly, surnames based on plant names are very beautiful:

Kolokolchikov: such a nickname could be given to a person with a ringing voice;

Rozov, Rozanov, Rozochkin: such surnames were given for euphony to seminarians - future priests;

Vinogradov: grapes were highly valued in Rus', so such a surname was not given to everyone, but only to the most distinguished; according to some versions, this is a seminarian surname;

Sokolov, Sokolik, Sokolnichiy: such a surname could be given to people who not only looked somewhat like this noble bird, but also to those who were engaged in falconry and raised specially trained birds for this;

Berezkin: a person with such a surname could be engaged in processing birch bark, for example;

Poplar, Poplar: this could be the name for a tall and slender person;

Aspen: Aspen has always been considered a cowardly tree - perhaps the name given to a fearful and modest person.

Military surnames.

Military people are always about discipline, smartness, precision and accuracy - military ranks They sound beautiful and solemn, like at a parade. Surnames derived from such ranks are conventionally called military, and they definitely fall into the category of beautiful and euphonious: Majors; Admirals; Dragunsky; Hussar; Colonels; even Soldatov sounds very beautiful and dignified.

Personal names.

This group of surnames in Rus' has always been the most common. In addition, diminutive forms could be formed from given names, which often served as the basis for creating surnames that sounded affectionate and gentle.

Adam: the surname is an exact copy of the male name, which is translated from Hebrew as man;

Aksyutochkin: from the diminutive form female name Xenia (Greek word meaning hospitable);

Andreychik: diminutive form of the male name Andrey (translated from Greek - courageous);

Mashechkin: diminutive form of the female name Maria (Hebrew name meaning bitter);

We love, Lyubimov, Beloved: they go back to the non-calendar, but widespread in Rus', male name Lyubim, which is more eloquent than any explanation.

Other sonorous surnames.

Sometimes surnames arose by chance, spontaneously. Some did not receive the suffix formation typical for surnames and remained tracings of common nouns. Now, when we hear them, we have associations with the subject that formed the basis of such a surname, a stereotype of consciousness is triggered, and we begin to like the surname:

Zhemchuzhina, Zhemchuzhnikov, Zhemchugov: that could be called handsome man or the one who in those days traded in such rare goods;

Blagoy: a surname could be given to a kind and sympathetic person;

Bely, Belenky: the surnames sound completely different from Belov; that could be the nickname for a blond man;

Darling, Kind, Krasavin: the names are quite descriptive and sound very beautiful.

Beautiful surnames give their owners a certain weight in society when they first meet, because in Rus' people have long been greeted by their clothes. So we wish everyone who has a sonorous and attractive surname to justify it with their worthy behavior.

A beautiful surname evokes positive emotions, attracts attention and even helps to form a unique image. However, not all people have euphonious generic names. Funny and difficult to pronounce surnames become a cause of ridicule, which makes people want to change them. The legislation allows this to be done easily and quickly: you will need to submit an application to the registry office indicating your full name, pay a fee, replace your passport and other documents. The list of the most beautiful surnames in the world will allow you to choose a new one.

The most beautiful surnames in the world

Last name translated from Latin language means "family". This term is used to describe a hereditary name indicating that a person belongs to a clan or family.

Most surnames are derived from place names and activities.

A rating compiled by the international research center Gallup will help determine which surnames are the most beautiful in the world. This is an institute founded in America in 1935, specializing in the study of public opinion.

Based on the results of the research, a list of names was compiled:

• Spanish - Rodriguez.
• Romanov is a surname whose roots go back to the Roman Empire. IN old times it symbolized power and greatness. Representatives of the family are the royal persons of the Romanov dynasty.
• Francois - adds a romantic touch characteristic of France. Its representatives are found far beyond the borders of this country.
• Fitzgerald is an example unusual surname, has British roots, but is also common in other parts of the world.
• Werner is a discreet option, the founder of which is a noble German family that founded the family over eight centuries ago.
• Beranger - of French origin, the previous form is Berenzon.
• Japanese - Yamamoto.
• Anglo-German - Miller.
• King is a chic aristocratic surname, which is borne by many scientists, directors and writers.
• Lehmann - German origin, has a business-like sound.

The listed examples were chosen due to their euphony.

Russians

In Russia, identification using a surname began in the 12th and 13th centuries. The formation dragged on until the 19th century. Initially, medieval surnames were assigned to boyars and noble families. In the 18th century, they were received by representatives of the clergy, and then by artisans and peasants.

At first, a nickname was assigned to a person based on the names of his parents, occupation, character traits or appearance, and place of residence.

Then peasant and noble families were formed. During this period, the families of the Kobylins, Travins, Gorbatovs, Trusovs, and Shuiskys appeared.

Church ministers were given surnames from the name of the parish or upon graduation from the seminary: Velikiy, Pokrovsky, Dubrovsky, Uspensky. But they could have been invented to achieve euphony. This is how variations that inspire confidence appeared: Dobrolyubovs, Dobromyslovs. Generic names associated with animals are also interesting. These are Zaitsev, Karpov, Medvedev, Sobolev.

Slavic surnames occupy a special niche. They are valuable because they are based on old names or the names of the deities of pagan mythology. After the adoption of Christianity, these surnames were banned. And the people who wore them were renamed as a result of the baptismal ceremony. Examples of such generic names: Dovbush, Dobrynin, Lada, Yarilo.

Ancient surnames are also important. They are based on words that have already emerged from speech. These are the names of household items, monetary units, crafts, and family nicknames. Today you can find such ancient surnames: Bandurov, Kalita, Kozhemyaka, Pryalkin. In former times, family names were changed to Latin variations. As a result, the Bobrovs turned into the Kastorskys, the Orlovs into the Aquilevs, and the Skvortsovs into the Sturnitskys.

Best options for girls:

• Abramova;
• Anisimova;
• Belova;
• Vladova;
• Galaktionova;
• Demidova;
• Dmitrieva;
• Dobrovolskaya;
• Zotova;
• Illarionova;
• Kulikovskaya;
• Menshova;
• Merkulova;
• Ostrovskaya;
• Protasova;
• Safronova;
• Sofia;
• Sazonova.

Female representatives can change their surname after marriage.

For guys you can also choose sonorous forms:

• Vasnetsov;
• Vyazemsky;
• Kuznetsov;
• Nikitin;
• Potapov;
• Preobrazhensky;
• Prokhorov;
• Christmas;
• Chernyshov.

Sociologists report that surnames starting with the first letters of the alphabet are lucky. They increase self-esteem. Many successful people had the same surnames.

Foreign (foreign)

Non-Russian surnames appeared at the end of the 15th century. This process was influenced by two factors: Russia’s interaction with the peoples of the eastern and Western countries and borrowing words from the language of Turkic peoples.

American

Many people are interested in different foreign surnames that can be put on VK or used to create a mysterious image.

These include variants of American origin:

• Allen;
• Adams;
• Abramson;
• Brown;
• Watson;
• Daniels;
• Jones;
• Cooper;
• Clark;
• Morris;
• Turner;
• Scott;
• Smith;
• Thompson;
• Taylor;
• Walker;
• Harris;
• Hayley;
• Erickson.

Modern Americans create surnames based on two given names or using their own and family names. Some US residents use only initials. Male and female surnames in this country have the same shape. Among American generic names there are also Canadian ones.

French

Some European surnames are relatively difficult to pronounce due to the peculiarities of the language. These include French variations. Correct reading is only possible if you know the rules. Some surnames are based on proper names.

You can select the appropriate option from the following list:

• Andre;
• Harcourt;
• DuBois;
• Julien;
• Michelle;
• Aubin;
• Richard;
• Sorel;
• Senier;
• Freel.

Among the surnames of French origin there are pretentious and simple options: Bernard, Bertrand, Lambert, Thomas. And forms descended from royal dynasties: Braganza, Montpensier.

Japanese

The Japanese value family names very highly. She is considered more significant than her name. If it is necessary to write a combination of first and last names in the European manner, capital letters are used for the generic name. IN traditional version it is written first.

Anime surnames:

• Asano;
• Araki;
• Asayama;
• Wada;
• Ishihara;
• Kawasaki;
• Kitamura;
• Miyazaki;
• Matila;
• Maruyama;
• Narita;
• Oyama;
• Ootsuka;
• Sato;
• Takeuchi;
• Ueno;
• Fujiwara;
• Hirai;
• Tsuji;
• Yamashita.

The number of surnames reaches 100 thousand.

English

Female generic names in England do not differ from male variants. Exceptions are surnames with the suffix “son”, the translation of which sounds like “son”. But some female variations also contain it. But they end in "s". Common English surnames contain American roots: Blake, Harrison, Collins, Smith.

Also known:

• Adamson;
• Benson;
• Blackshear;
• Blomfield;
• Wilson;
• Dalton;
• Clifford;
• Carroll;
• McAllister;
• Oldridge;
• Rider;
• Richardson;
• Spencer;
• Taylor;

In England, the surname Law, unique to this country, is also found.

German

A common generic name in this country is Müller. Second place according to this criterion is taken by Schmidt, and Schneider completes the top three.

The list also includes:

• Becker;
• Wagner;
• Hertz;
• Kles;
• Mayer;
• Kaufman;
• Krieger;
• Lehmann;
• Neumann;
• Rieger;
• Sommer;
• Ergard.

The most desirable surnames for German citizens that bring good luck. One of these is Hoffman, whose meaning is “yard owner.” In Germany, there is an opinion that feudal lords bore this surname.

Caucasian

The Caucasus is inhabited by several national-ethnic groups. Chechen and Dagestan family names have Arabic roots.

Surnames also have Muslim characteristics:

• Akhmedov;
• Abdurakhmanov;
• Dzhabrailov;
• Ibragimov;
• Kadyrov;
• Kerimov;
• Magomaev;
• Makaev;
• Radjabov.

U Chechen people there are eastern family names with a Turkic or Georgian imprint: Aleroev, Dudaev, Maskhadov.

Spanish

Frequent surnames in Spain are variants of family names containing the suffix -es. These are Gonzalez, Lopez, Ramones, Fernandez. Colombian surnames also have this form, which is explained by Spanish colonization.

Also found:

• Alonso;
• Blanco;
• Calvo;
• Duran;
• Gallego;
• Lozano;
• Ortega;
• Santana.

Spanish women changing marital status, they don’t take their husbands’ surnames. But they can add it to theirs. Children are assigned the first surname of their father and mother.

Ukrainian

The typical form of family names for citizens living in Ukraine is a surname with the ending –enko. These are Butenko, Guzenko, Leshchenko, Pisarenko.

But many surnames coincide with Russian and Belarusian family names:

• Aksenov;
• Buteyko;
• Burlachko;
• Batechko;
• Geico;
• Geletey;
• Glebov;
• Kalatay;
• Shcherbakov;
• Osokin.

Separately, mention should be made of the surnames that arose on the basis of Cossack nicknames: Golota, Kuibida, Likhoded, Novokhatko, Stodolya.

Australian

The Australian continent is inhabited by people from Scotland, England and Ireland.

This left an imprint on the generic names of its inhabitants:

• Brown;
• Jones;
• King;
• Kelly;
• Martin;
• Robinson;
• Williams;
• Harris.

There are Australians with a Greek or Jewish surname.

Argentine

In the Argentine Republic, generic names of Italian origin are common:

• Bernardello;
• Billia;
• Bianchetti;
• Janetti;
• Gentiletti;
• Callery;
• Lucchetti;
• Migliore;
• Mascherano;
• Passarella;
• Rulli;
• Sabella;
• Forzinetti.

But there are Spanish options: Gallego, Gallardo.

Italian

Some Italian family names end in “I”:

• Avancini;
• Bernardi;
• Guards;
• Dorigoni;
• Degasperi;
• Colombini;
• Christelia;
• Mattevi;
• Franceschini.

There are also wonderful variations: Colombo - dove, Marino - sea, Pelaratti - rats.

African

The appearance of surnames in Africa is associated with the period of colonization. Before this there were only names. In Morocco, a surname is assigned when you move. The name of the tribe is used for this. Residents West Africa To own name receive the name of their great-grandfather and the name of the village or city.

Popular options:

• Bikilu;
• Mbia;
• Nkono;
• Onana;
• Semoko;
• Traore.

The surnames of the Hausa people represent the names of Muslim prophets.

Korean

Korean residents have short surnames containing one, rarely two vowels:

• Moncut;

The number of Korean generic names does not exceed 250.

Cool for VKontakte

A third of social network users use fake names instead of last names - fictitious variations. This is explained by the desire to emphasize strengths character, place of residence, nationality or status. A pseudonym helps to hide personal information, for example, dissonant surnames.

Fake youth options for VK for boys:

• Auer;
• Bitner;
• Burkhard;
• Vlah;
• Hirsch;
• Hartwig;
• Ghislain;
• De Jong;
• Kirchner;
• Langen;
• Mauthner;
• Pearl;
• Zipser;

• Diamond;
• Vortex;
• Needle;
• Prince;
• Scythian;
• Queen;
• Yartsev.

Top for girls:

• Alpina;
• Wang;
• Krams;
• Lantsova;
• Miller;
• Masterson;
• Ogun;
• Preobrazhenskaya;
• Rosenthal;
• Romenskaya;
• Tatara;

Fictional maiden names will help to emphasize positive qualities. For a girl with a modest character, “Dobronravova” is suitable. Cool options can be formed by swapping the first and last names: Nastya Ivanova - Ivanna Nastina.

For VK they use gothic and vampire variations:

• Azazel;
• Hades;
• Merlin;
• Striga;
• Tisifonov;
• Faust.

Mystical and scary surnames create an aura of mystery.

Popular

Popular options include not only Russian, but also foreign:

• Alexandrova;
• Bouquet;
• Bonn;
• Garcia;
• Korolkova;
• Leroy;
• Romero;
• Serebryanskaya;
• Flores.

Sounding surnames are popular.

Unusual

Original surnames attract many girls.

Therefore, you should consider what their options are:

• Adrianova;
• Almazova;
• Balmont;
• Bryullov;
• Weiner;
• Volskaya;
• Goranskaya;
• Demidova;
• Elagina;
• Zhemchuzhnikova;
• Zapolskaya;
• Insarova;
• Ladygina;
• Markelova;
• Oginskaya;
• Saburova.

Men also have plenty to choose from:

• Almazov;
• Block;
• Witte;
• Grabar;
• Zlatov;
• King;
• Fire;
• Struve.

Among the listed options you can choose fashionable and cool names for social networks.

Common

There are up to 500 common Russian family names.

But the following top this list:

• Ivanov is a patronymic from the canonical masculine John.
• Smirnov reflects the quality of character. Since a quiet, easygoing disposition was valued in peasant families, this trait was highlighted through the surname.
• Kuznetsov comes from his father’s occupation.
• Popov - formed on the basis of the word “pop”, which characterized an Orthodox priest. But it also acted as a nickname for a person who had nothing to do with the clergy.
• Vasilyev - based on a proper name.

An interesting fact is that English translation the generic name "Kuznetsov" sounds like "Smith". 4,000 million people have this surname.

Rare

A rare surname was preceded by a nickname, which characterized a person’s trait that distinguished him from the main mass. Then it took the form of naming and was assigned to his family.

Selection of rare surnames:

• Astrakhan;
• America;
• Water;
• Crusoe;
• Moscow;
• Pozharsky;
• Razdobudko.

The list contains surnames that are consonant with geographical names and literary characters. Among them there are normal and strange forms for perception.

Short

Short generic names consist of one, two or three letters. There are An, Ge, Do, En, Ye, Kim, O, To, Tsoi, Yu, Yuk. Some of them are based on foreign language variants.

Long

Such surnames are rare. Their owners can be found in various countries. Arkis considered a long Russian surname. It belonged to a Soviet gymnast. An American boxer of Russian origin bore the surname Thrice of the Order of the Red Banner.

In the state of Hawaii lives Janice Keihanaikukauakahihuliheekahaunaele, and in Turkey - Aiyiltsikirmitsibayraktaziyankagramanoglu.

Famous

Famous surnames arose on a Turkic basis:

• Bulgakov;
• Kutuzov;
• Karamzin;
• Michurin;
• Rachmaninov;
• Suvorov;
• Saltykov;
• Tyutchev;
• Turgenev;
• Ulanov.

There are up to 500 surnames with this origin.

Aristocratic

Noble family names belonged to representatives of the upper class. They indicate the aristocratic background of their owners.

The count and princely families bore the following surnames:

• Apukhtin;
• Belozersky;
• Vyazemsky;
• Vorotynsky;
• Gavrilin;
• Godunov;
• Karamzin;
• Minin;
• Obolensky;
• Suzdal;
• Tverskoy;
• Yusupov.

There are also double ones: Lobanov-Ostrovsky, Bagration-Davydov.

Unbowed

There is an opinion that the declension depends on the language that is used as the basis for the surname or on the gender of its owner. This is a common misconception. According to cases, surnames ending in e, i, o, u, ы, e, yu, and the endings -ih, -ih are not changed.

• White;
• Gramigny;
• Kovalenko;
• Loye;
• Maigret;
• Dry;
• Ceausescu.

Forms with are not subject to inflection zero ending: Bondar, Sexton.

funny

There are variations among surnames that make you smile:

• Ram;
• Flea;
• Badger;
• Fool;
• Good afternoon;
• Goddess;
• Baygate;
• Zashechimane;
• Kostogryzov;
• Sausage;
• Hen;
• Mozgoedov;
• Netudykhatko;
• Rzhach;
• Grab it;
• Kill it.

The appearance of dissonant generic names is associated with pagan beliefs. In the old days, people were convinced that terrible surnames would distract the attention of evil spirits from them and protect them from the evil eye.

Any surname emphasizes individuality. But not all family names are pleasing to the ear. At the same time, there is no need to fall into despair. Dissonant surnames can be changed to suitable variations. A list of Russian and foreign family names will help with this. It’s not difficult to find cute and cool last names for social networks. They will create a positive impression of the owners. For this purpose, take your own or random (random) surname.

The history of American names and surnames has evolved over several centuries. In them you can trace the traditions of many countries and peoples who moved to these places. Thanks to the large flow of immigrants, over a long period of time a general culture countries and names and surnames changed, acquiring new forms of sound.

Many common American names have their origins in Greek, Italian, Latin, even ancient Germanic origins. IN modern world are becoming extremely popular in America rare names, which are obtained by abbreviating historical places, surnames famous people, there are even combinations of several names into one big one.

The origins of American names can be divided into the following groups:

1. Names whose meanings are associated with the outlines of a person’s character (cheerful, brave, courageous) have gained most popularity;
2. names related to the names of animals, flowers, trees, natural phenomena;
3. names meaning different professions;
4. names of a religious nature taken from the Bible.

List of the most popular American male names

America is a colonial country; depending on the state, the overall popularity of names differs significantly from each other. In the Spanish villages of Federico (Federico), in the Irish regions - Patrick (Patrick), in the Italian - Paulo (Paulo).

When choosing a name for a newborn, Americans give great value two main principles in your choice:

• the name should sound beautifully with the surname, as one whole;
• another main point - secret meaning name and its origin.

Respecting your ancestors and family traditions, many families name their children in honor of their fathers, grandfathers and great-grandfathers. If several family members have one name, the prefix “senior” or “junior” is placed at the beginning of the name for a specific person.

Currently, Americans are trying to give special uniqueness (originality) to the names of their children, choosing their favorite brand of car, favorite politician, favorite city. In such a situation, the choice falls on the most unexpected objects. You can meet children named Lexus, Madison, Infinity.

Americans have old tradition associated with names - giving the child a double name. For example: Anna-Maria (Anna-Maria), John-Robert (John-Robert), Matthew - William (Matthew-William). Explaining this by saying that as the child grows up, he will be able to choose a name to his liking.

The most popular American names today

• Ethan (Ethan) - from English, “durable.”
• Kevin (Kevin) – from Irish, “beautiful”, “cute”.
• Justin (Justin) - from English, “fair”.
• Matthew (Matthew) - from English, “gift of God,” “God’s man.”
• William (William) - from English, “desired.”
• Christopher (Christopher) - from English, “follower of Christ.”
• Anthony (Anthony) - from English, “invaluable”, “competing”.
• Ryan (Ryan) - from Arabic, “little king.”
• Nicholas (Nicholas) - from French, “conqueror of nations.”
• David (David) - Hebrew, “beloved”, “beloved”.
• Alex (Alex) – from Greek, “protector”.
• James (James) - from English, “invader”.
• Josh (Josh) – Hebrew, “god, salvation.”
• Dillon - Welsh origin, "big sea".
• Brandon (Brandon) - from German, “prince”.
• Philip (Philip) - from Greek, “horse lover.”
• Fred (Fred) - from English, “peaceful ruler.”
• Tyler (Tyler) – from English, “stylish”.
• Caleb (Caleb) - from Hebrew, “loyal, brave.”
• Thomas (Thomas) – Polish, “twin”.

List of common American surnames

Purchased yours modern look for many years. Over time, they changed significantly. There has always been a large influx of refugees and migrants into American cities.

In order not to differ from local residents, do not attract special attention, the settlers deliberately modified and shortened their surnames in the local American way. Main feature surnames of US residents consist of regular mixing different nations and peoples.

List of the most famous names in America they open Smith (Smith), Williams (Williams), Jones (Jones), Wilson (Wilson). According to statistics, there are well over a million registered owners of such surnames.

Less known American surnames, but popular:

• Johnson (Johnson).
• Brown (Brown).
• Walker (Walker).
• Hall (Hall).
• White (White).
• Wilson (Wilson).
• Thompson (Thompson).
• Moore (Moore).
• Taylor (Taylor).
• Anderson (Anderson).
• Thomas (Thomas).
• Jackson (Jackson).
• Harris (Harris).
• Martin (Martin).
• Young (Yang).
• Hernandez (Hernandez).
• Garcia (Garcia).
• Davis (Davis).
• Miller (Miller).
• Martinez (Martinez).
• Robinson (Robinson).
• Clark (Clark).
• Rodrigues (Rodrigues).
• Lewis (Lewis).
• Lee (Lee).
• Allen (Allen).
• King (King).

A surname is not just an “add-on” to a person. This - business card, which allows you to win favor in advance. And if previously born under dissonant surname was forced to wear it to his grave, now everyone is given the right to choose a beautiful surname. And what is important: both women and men can change it.

Russian beautiful surnames for girls

Among the billions of inhabitants of the planet, you can find bearers of both beautiful surnames and those who do not feel much joy from the sound of it. We will not talk about the long-suffering Vagins (emphasis on the first syllable), Pistrunkins, as well as the popular Smirnovs, Ivanovs and Petrovs. We propose to study the issue related specifically to beautiful surnames of Russian and foreign origin.

Surnames go back to ancient times. In Rus', only representatives of the noble classes had the right to wear them. Peasants were granted this privilege around the same time that serfdom was abolished.

It was in those days that the surname was a “continuation” of its bearer. It was assigned based on the type of activity, profession, appearance or characteristic qualities of a person.

Now the surname plays an identifying role, without having an energetic connection with the owner. Therefore, if you think that it doesn’t go with your name or doesn’t suit you at all, you can safely change it to a more euphonious one.

Below is a list of Russian female surnames that are euphonious and beautiful:

• Abramova;
• Averina;
• Alexandrova;
• Andreeva;
• Anisimova;
• Arkadieva;
• Arkhipova;
• Barinova;
• Bezrukova;
• Belokrylova;
• Berdinsky;
• Berestova;
• Bogdanova;
• Bondarenko;
• Bratislavskaya;
• Vasnetsova;
• Vershinina;
• Vishnevskaya;
• Vladova;
• Volkova;
• Volochkova;
• Voloshchuk;
• Vysotskaya;
• Galaktionova;
• Golitsyn;
• Generalova;
• Gorodetskaya;
• Gronskaya;
• Darova;
• Dementieva;
• Demidova;
• Denisova;
• Dobrovolskaya;
• Dubrovskaya;
• Efimova;
• Stellar;
• Ivanova;
• Ivleva;
• Ignatova;
• Istomina;
• Kamenskaya;
• Kanaeva;
• Karamzin;
• Kovalevskaya;
• Koval;
• Kovalchuk;
• Kozhevnikova;
• Koltsova;
• Konovalova;
• Queen;
• Kotova;
• Krasnova;
• Kruchinina;
• Kulikovskaya;
• Larina;
• Lebedeva;
• Levchenko;
• Lenskaya;
• Lionova;
• Lithuanian;
• Makarova;
• Maksimchuk;
• Malinovskaya;
• Malysheva;
• Malyarova;
• Marchenko;
• Maslova;
• Matveeva;
• Menshova;
• Merkulova;
• Mechnikov;
• Minaeva;
• Navarskaya;
• Nazarova;
• Novak;
• Novikova;
• Novitskaya;
• Novoshinskaya;
• Oblomov;
• Orlova;
• Orlovskaya;
• Ostrovskaya;
• Platonov;
• Celestial Empire;
• Polyakova;
• Potapova;
• Preobrazhenskaya;
• Rare;
• Rzhevskaya;
• Rodochinskaya;
• Rozhina;
• Romanova;
• Rubentsova;
• Rudenko;
• Safarova;
• Sakharov;
• Simonova;
• Snezhnaya;
• Sokolova;
• Sokolovic;
• Sofia;
• Sochi;
• Tarasova;
• Timofeeva;
• Tolmacheva;
• Travnikova;
• Tretyakov;
• Ulyanova;
• Fedoseeva;
• Khovanskaya;
• Tchaikovskaya;
• Chernyshova;
• Chekhov;
• Shanskaya;
• Shapovalova;
• Shevchenko;
• Shorokhova.

It is important to understand that the surname, like the name, has its own energy background. Therefore, when choosing a new one, it would be a good idea to study the history of its appearance, as well as the biographies of its most prominent bearers.

Beautiful Russian surnames can make a woman’s image more sophisticated and elegant. They can become a lucky ticket to life: they will allow you to build successful career, personal life. But when choosing a surname, you should understand that it must be in complete harmony with both the name and patronymic. Therefore, choose wisely and carefully.

Below you will find only a small part of the beautiful surnames that Russian men bear:

• Yartsev;
• Sviridov;
• Yarov;
• Yaguzhinsky;
• Yuryev;
• Chesmensky;
• Yumatov;
• Julian;
• Efron;
• Emin;
• Hellenic;
• Shestinsky;
• Chernyshevsky;
• Khmelevsky;
• Florinsky;
• Firsov;
• Fog;
• Trubetskoy;
• Yaropolsky;
• Tarasov;
• Yampolsky;
• Satellite;
• Speransky;
• Spassky;
• Slavinsky;
• Scythian;
• Siberian;
• Preobrazhensky;
• Savransky;
• Rostov;
• Ross;
• Romanovsky;
• Rozin;
• Filatov;
• Sollertinsky;
• Rodionov;
• Paradise;
• Radov;
• Putin;
• Polonsky;
• Firebloom;
• Pokrovsky;
• Pechersky;
• Ostrovsky;
• Orlovsky;
• Oleinik;
• Ozerov;
• Odoevsky;
• Trinity;
• Oginsky;
• Obolensky;
• Oblonsky;
• Novgorod;
• Upland;
• Mikhailovsky;
• Theological;
• Bogatyrev;
• Meshchersky;
• Metelsky;
• Ice;
• Lanskoy;
• Ladomirsky;
• Crimean;
• Kovalevsky;
• Scribe;
• Zlatoumov;
• Zlatopolsky;
• Zlatogorsky;
• Yezersky;
• Dumov;
• Danilevsky;
• Rzhevsky;
• Gronsky;
• Gratian;
• Granin;
• Gramar;
• Gradov;
• Goncharov;
• Glinsky;
• Glinka;
• Glagolev;
• Gilyarovsky;
• Gedianov;
• Garanin;
• Vortex;
• Vilensky;
• Verkhovsky;
• Vertogradsky;
• Vertinsky;
• Angelic;
• Amursky;
• Vereshchagin;
• Veltists;
• Lebedinsky;
• Larin;
• Varlamov;
• Valevsky;
• Vagankov;
• Vavilov;
• Bulgakov;
• Borisoglebsky;
• Bolkonsky;
• Bisarov;
• Bestuzhev;
• Domansky;
• Dolinin;
• Berkutov;
• Belsky;
• Belogradsky;
• Belinsky;
• Bakurin;
• Bagirov;
• Akhmatov;
• Arsky;
• Aristov;
• Apraskin;
• Annensky;
• Admirals;
• Avrorin.

If you read carefully, you were able to notice that many of the names presented in the list belong to literary or historical figures. Therefore, when choosing a surname, it is worth thinking about whether you can meet its, albeit conditional, but high requirements.

List of the most beautiful foreign female surnames

Having said that many representatives of the fair sex dream of a foreign husband, we will not reveal new planet. But for most ladies, dreams remain dreams.

Fortunately, you can change your own last name to any one, and therefore to one that has foreign origin. The most popular are foreign names with English, American and German roots.

When “trying on” a foreign surname, you should be concerned with the question of how it is translated. Not all of them carry a beautiful meaning, despite the audible euphony.

The surnames USA will help representatives of the fair sex try on the image of an American lady.

They are formed, most often, according to one of three principles:

• Relation to relatives, most often along the father-son line: Wilson, Robinson, Nelson, Watson. These surnames indicate that its owner is the son of Will, Nelson, etc.
• Indication of place of work or field of activity: Clark - secretary; Taylor is a tailor; Smith is a blacksmith; Cooper is a cooper; Walker is a man on foot; Scott is a devotee.
• Note on distinctive feature in character or appearance: Thompson is a double; Brown - brown; Harris - lucky; Allen – wonderful; Rogers is nice.

Foreign surnames are good because they have no gender distinction.

Accordingly, the surname Kaufman can be worn by both a woman and a man.

Therefore, if you are choosing a beautiful surname for the strong half of humanity, feel free to see the selection principles in the text above.

Interesting ideas for social networks

Of course, you shouldn’t make doubles of stars or start a page for a long-dead idol. But the first place to try on your new second “I” is there. Read more on the site: Greek male names: list of beautiful modern and ancient names of Greek origin

And since we are on the topic of beautiful surnames, we cannot help but mention those that have been the most common for many years. What can I say, Belinsky modern society much less than the Smirnovs and Ivanovs.

Back in 2005, Russian linguist A.F. Zhuravlev identified a list of the most common or, as it is fashionable to say now, top names. We will present them in alphabetical list to make it easier to find the option you need.

We present the TOP 20 most common Russian surnames:

Surname	Frequency	Rank
Alekseev	0,36460	13
Vasiliev	0,4948	4
Volkov	0,3636	12
Egorov	0,3229	16
Ivanov	1,0000	1
Kozlov	0,3139	18
Kuznetsov	0,7011	3
Lebedev	0,3431	14
Mikhailov	0,3955	8
Morozov	0,3639	11
Nikolaev	0,3005	20
Novikov	0,3743	9
Pavlov	0,3226	17
Petrov	0,4885	6
Popov	0,5334	4
Semenov	0,3345	15
Smirnov	0,7412	2
Sokolov	0,4666	7
Stepanov	0,3016	19
Fedorov	0,3662	10