Michailovitch

Meaning

A patronymic surname meaning 'son of Mikhail,' derived from the Russian form of Michael with the patronymic suffix -ovitch.

Etymology

The surname combines the Russian given name Mikhail (Michael) with the patronymic suffix '-ovitch' (son of), a standard Russian naming convention. This suffix indicates direct patrilineal descent and was used to distinguish individuals in genealogical records.

About the Michailovitch Surname

Michailovitch is a Russian patronymic surname derived from Mikhail, using the formal -ovitch suffix common in Russian naming traditions. The surname indicates descent from a male ancestor named Mikhail and was particularly used among the Russian nobility and educated classes.

Distribution

Found primarily in Russia and among Russian diaspora communities in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and North America.

Notable Bearers

Various Russian nobility and historical figures

People with the Michailovitch Surname