Surname · Russian origin
Pavlov
Meaning
The surname Pavlov means Son of Pavel (Paul).
Origin
Russian
Type
patronymic
The origin of the surname Pavlov
Pavlov means “son of Pavel,” from the Latin for “small.”
What kind of surname is Pavlov?
Pavlov is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. 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 patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Pavlov mean?
The surname Pavlov means Son of Pavel (Paul). Pavlov means “son of Pavel,” from the Latin for “small.”
Where does the surname Pavlov come from?
Pavlov is a surname of Russian origin.
What kind of surname is Pavlov?
Pavlov is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other Russian surnames?
Other Russian surnames include Alekseev, Andreev, Belov, Ivanov, Kozlov, Kuznetsov.