Surname · Romanian origin
Moldovan
Meaning
The surname Moldovan means From Moldova.
Origin
Romanian
Type
toponymic
The origin of the surname Moldovan
Moldovan denotes someone from Moldavia/Moldova.
What kind of surname is Moldovan?
Moldovan is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from. It belongs to the Romanian naming tradition — you can read how Romanian surnames were formed on our Romanian last names page.
Other Romanian surnames
Other toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Moldovan mean?
The surname Moldovan means From Moldova. Moldovan denotes someone from Moldavia/Moldova.
Where does the surname Moldovan come from?
Moldovan is a surname of Romanian origin.
What kind of surname is Moldovan?
Moldovan is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other Romanian surnames?
Other Romanian surnames include Barbu, Ciobanu, Diaconu, Dumitrescu, Florescu, Gheorghiu.