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