Surname · Russian origin
Orlov
Meaning
The surname Orlov means Of the eagle.
Origin
Russian
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Orlov
Orlov comes from oryol, “eagle.”
What kind of surname is Orlov?
Orlov is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Russian naming tradition — you can read how Russian surnames were formed on our Russian last names page.
Other Russian surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Orlov mean?
The surname Orlov means Of the eagle. Orlov comes from oryol, “eagle.”
Where does the surname Orlov come from?
Orlov is a surname of Russian origin.
What kind of surname is Orlov?
Orlov is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other Russian surnames?
Other Russian surnames include Alekseev, Andreev, Belov, Ivanov, Kozlov, Kuznetsov.