Semyonov History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Semyonov

What does the name Semyonov mean?

The name Semyonov is a patronymic formed by adding the Russian suffix "-ov/ev" meaning "son of" to the popular personal name Simon. The name Simon is derived ultimately from the Hebrew Shim'on, but had become Simon by the time of the New Testament, and was a popular given name throughout Western Europe in the Middle Ages.

Early Origins of the Semyonov family

The surname Semyonov was first found in "White Russia," or Belorussian part of Russia, where the name originated in early times.

Early History of the Semyonov family

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Semyonov Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Simonov, Simonin, Simonich, Shimonov, Simeonov, Semyonov, Semanov, Simonin, Simakov, Simukov, Simushin and many more.

Early Notables of the Semyonov family

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Semyonov Ranking

Russia, the name Semyonov is the 124^th most popular surname with an estimated 89,839 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Semyonov family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Maria Magdalena Simonin, who arrived in New York city in 1710; and Anna Margretha Simonin, who came to New York city in 1710.

Contemporary Notables of the name Semyonov (post 1700) +

Ivan Vladimirovich Semyonov (b. 1988), former Russian professional football player
Yulian Semyonovich Semyonov (1931-1993), pen-name of Yulian Semyonovich Lyandres, Soviet and Russian writer of spy fiction and detective fiction, also scriptwriter and poet
Mikhail Nikolayevich Semyonov (b. 1969), Russian professional football coach and a former player
Mikhail Vladimirovich Semyonov (1933-2006), Russian basketball player
Valery Vladimirovich Semyonov (b. 1960), Russian politician
Arkadiy Semyonov (b. 1959), Russian poeth, born in Ukraine
Yury Nikolaevic Semyonov (1938-2024), Russian economist and politician
Ivan Semyonov (b. 1936), Soviet equestrian, he competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics
Ivan Mikhaylovich Semyonov (1924-1966), Soviet long-distance runner
... (Another 2 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