Surname · Russian origin
Vasiliev
Meaning
The surname Vasiliev means Son of Vasily.
Origin
Russian
Type
patronymic
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Vasiliev
Vasiliev means “son of Vasily,” from the Greek for “royal, kingly.”
What kind of surname is Vasiliev?
Vasiliev 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.
Variants & spellings of Vasiliev
You may also see this surname written as:
- Vasilyev
Other Russian surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Vasiliev mean?
The surname Vasiliev means Son of Vasily. Vasiliev means “son of Vasily,” from the Greek for “royal, kingly.”
Where does the surname Vasiliev come from?
Vasiliev is a surname of Russian origin.
What kind of surname is Vasiliev?
Vasiliev is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other spellings of Vasiliev?
Variant spellings of Vasiliev include Vasilyev.
What are other Russian surnames?
Other Russian surnames include Alekseev, Andreev, Belov, Ivanov, Kozlov, Kuznetsov.