The study of family names (surnames) is one of the most important parts of Belarusian genealogy and family history. Knowing the origins and history of Belarusian surnames can help you trace your Belarusian ancestors and learn more about their lives.
Most Belarusian surnames were derived from patronymics, which were names derived from the father's given name. For example, the surname Petrovsky comes from the given name Petr, while the surname Ivanov comes from the given name Ivan. These surnames were often created by adding suffixes to the father's given name, such as -sky, -vich, or -ov.
Other Belarusian surnames were derived from occupational names or nicknames. For example, the surname Kovaliov comes from the word for blacksmith (kovaly), while the surname Bykov comes from the word for bull (byk). Still others were derived from toponyms, which are names of places. For example, the surname Minskievich comes from the city of Minsk, while the surname Brestski comes from the city of Brest.
Finally, some Belarusian surnames have no clear origin. For example, the surname Dzyuba may come from a personal name or nickname that is no longer used today. Or it may be a corruption of a different surname that was once common in Belarus.
If you are interested in learning more about your Belarusian ancestors' surnames, you can guide through the following list:
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