Surname · Russian origin
Novikov
Meaning
The surname Novikov means The newcomer.
Origin
Russian
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Novikov
Novikov comes from novik, a “newcomer” or new recruit.
What kind of surname is Novikov?
Novikov 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 Novikov mean?
The surname Novikov means The newcomer. Novikov comes from novik, a “newcomer” or new recruit.
Where does the surname Novikov come from?
Novikov is a surname of Russian origin.
What kind of surname is Novikov?
Novikov 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.