Melnikov History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Melnikov

What does the name Melnikov mean?

The Melnikov surname is of Russian, and Jewish (E. Ashkenazic) origin, and is a patronymic from an occupational name for a miller of grain. It comes from the Russian word "melnik" meaning "miller."With the suffix "-ev/-ov," the name generally means "son of the miller."

Early Origins of the Melnikov family

The surname Melnikov was first found in Russia, where the name originated in early times.

Early History of the Melnikov family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Melnikov research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1722 and 1785 are included under the topic Early Melnikov History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Melnikov Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Melnikov, Melnikoff, Melnick, Melnik and others.

Early Notables of the Melnikov family

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Melnikov Ranking

Russia, the name Melnikov is the 112^nd most popular surname with an estimated 94,632 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Melnikov family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: bearers of the name who have settled in North America; although no records were found of the Russian form of this name in the passenger and immigration lists consulted, there was Nykola Melnyk, born in 1873.

Contemporary Notables of the name Melnikov (post 1700) +

Nikolay Vladimirovich Melnikov (b. 1964), Russian wheelchair curler
Vyacheslav Melnikov (b. 1975), Russian retired professional footballer
Yury Melnikov (1940-1960), Russian diver who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics
Nikita Mikhailovich Melnikov (b. 1997), Russian professional footballer who plays forward
Nikita Vasilevich Melnikov (b. 1987), Russian Greco-Roman wrestler gold medalist who competed at the 2016 European Wrestling Championships
Ivan Valeryevich Melnikov (b. 1997), Russian former footballer who played right-back or right midfielder
Ivan Aleksandrovich Melnikov (1832-1906), Russian baritone opera singer
Boris Borisovich Melnikov (1938-2022), Russian fencer who competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics winning gold
Alexander Markovich Melnikov (b. 1973), Russian pianist
... (Another 3 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Sources +

"Most Common Last Names in Russia." Forebears, https://forebears.io/russia/surnames