TheNameDBTarovsky
TopographicMeaning
Relating to tar or a place associated with tar production.
Etymology
Derived from Russian 'tar' (tar) with the Slavic suffix '-ov' or '-ovsky' indicating possession or association. The suffix '-sky' is characteristic of Eastern European surnames.
About the Tarovsky Surname
A Slavic surname indicating association with tar or tar-related occupations. The name reflects Eastern European naming conventions with occupational or topographic origins.
Distribution
Found in Russia and Eastern European countries.
Notable Bearers
Andrei Tarkovsky (Soviet filmmaker) - though his surname is spelled differently