Surname · Russian origin
Zaitsev
Meaning
The surname Zaitsev means Of the hare.
Origin
Russian
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Zaitsev
Zaitsev comes from zayats, “hare.”
What kind of surname is Zaitsev?
Zaitsev 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 Zaitsev mean?
The surname Zaitsev means Of the hare. Zaitsev comes from zayats, “hare.”
Where does the surname Zaitsev come from?
Zaitsev is a surname of Russian origin.
What kind of surname is Zaitsev?
Zaitsev 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.