Tolstoi

Meaning

A surname derived from the Russian word 'tolstoy,' meaning 'thick' or 'fat,' indicating a descriptive characteristic.

Etymology

Tolstoi comes from the Russian adjective 'толстой' (tolstoy), meaning 'thick,' 'fat,' or 'stout.' The surname likely originated as a descriptive epithet for a person with that physical characteristic.

About the Tolstoi Surname

Tolstoi is a prominent Russian surname most famously associated with the novelist Leo Tolstoy. The name reflects Russian naming traditions based on physical descriptors.

Distribution

Found primarily in Russia and among Russian diaspora communities worldwide.

Notable Bearers

Leo Tolstoy (novelist), Alexei Tolstoy (writer), Dmitri Tolstoy (statesman)

People with the Tolstoi Surname