Smirnov (surname)


Smirnov or Smirnova is one of the two most common surnames in Russia. Variants of transliteration: Smirnoff, Smirnow or Smyrnov. Smirnov is derived from an adjectival nickname smirnyj, that means "quiet, still, peaceful, gentle".

Geographical distribution

As of 2014, 86.5% of all known bearers of the surname Smirnov were residents of Russia, 3.9% of Ukraine, 2.5% of Uzbekistan, 2.3% of Belarus and 2.2% of Kazakhstan.
In Russia, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average in the following subjects of the Russian Federation: