Michailow

Meaning

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

Etymology

The surname combines the Russian given name Mikhail with the possessive patronymic suffix '-ow' (of), a variant form of the more formal '-ovitch.' This represents a simplified or colloquial version of the patronymic naming convention.

About the Michailow Surname

Michailow is a Russian patronymic surname derived from Mikhail using the -ow suffix, representing a more informal variant of -ovitch. The surname indicates patrilineal descent and was used across various social classes in Russian society.

Distribution

Found in Russia and among Russian-speaking communities in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the former Soviet republics.

Notable Bearers

Various Russian historical and contemporary figures

People with the Michailow Surname