Krivonos

Descriptive

Meaning

One with a crooked or curved nose.

Etymology

Derived from Russian 'krivoy' (crooked) and 'nos' (nose), forming a descriptive compound. This is a typical East Slavic patronymic or descriptive surname formation.

About the Krivonos Surname

A descriptive surname based on a distinctive facial feature common in East Slavic naming traditions. Such surnames were used to identify individuals in communities before standardized naming conventions.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname
Rare Common

Found primarily in Russia and Ukraine.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical documentation

People with the Krivonos Surname

Fred Krivonos

Investigator for the Board