Surname · Russian origin
Alekseev
Meaning
The surname Alekseev means Son of Aleksey.
Origin
Russian
Type
patronymic
The origin of the surname Alekseev
Alekseev means “son of Aleksey,” “defender.”
What kind of surname is Alekseev?
Alekseev 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 Alekseev mean?
The surname Alekseev means Son of Aleksey. Alekseev means “son of Aleksey,” “defender.”
Where does the surname Alekseev come from?
Alekseev is a surname of Russian origin.
What kind of surname is Alekseev?
Alekseev is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other Russian surnames?
Other Russian surnames include Andreev, Belov, Ivanov, Kozlov, Kuznetsov, Lebedev.