Surname · Russian origin
Vasiliev
Meaning
The surname Vasiliev means Son of Vasily.
Origin
Russian
Type
patronymic
The origin of the surname Vasiliev
Vasiliev means “son of Vasily,” from the Greek for “royal, kingly.”
Variants & spellings
- Vasilyev
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.