TheNameDBBakmetieff
PatronymicMeaning
A variant spelling of Bakhmetev, derived from the personal name Bakhmet with Russian patronymic suffix.
Etymology
This is an alternative transliteration of the Russian surname Bakhmetev, using the '-ieff' ending common in older English transliterations of Russian names. The underlying etymology remains the same as Bakhmetev.
About the Bakmetieff Surname
An alternative transliteration of the Russian surname Bakhmetev, reflecting different romanization systems used in English. This variant was more common in early 20th-century English records.
Distribution & Frequency
Found in Russia and among Russian diaspora communities, particularly in Western countries.