Russian surname
Blacksmith
Occupational surname
Kuznetsov is a Russian occupational surname meaning 'son of the blacksmith', from 'kuznets' (smith). It is one of the most common surnames in Russia. The name arose independently in many places.
Variants include Kuznetsova for women. The English equivalent is Smith. The surname clearly indicates the ancestral trade.
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Blacksmith. From Russian "kuznets" (smith).
Kuznetsov is a Russian-origin surname. Popularity varies widely by country and region, and the same surname can be common in one place and rare in another.
Yes. Surnames, especially occupational and descriptive ones like this, were often adopted independently by many unrelated families who happened to share a trade, appearance, or location.
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