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Иванов
Ivanov
Russian · north Asia
Ivanov
A patronymic form derived from Ivan
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The story behind Ivanov
Ivanov is a patronymic surname derived from Ivan. In Russian usage, the corresponding feminine form is Ivanova, Иванова. The surname is also found in other Slavic-language communities, including Bulgaria.
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Ivanov is a patronymic surname derived from Ivan. In Russian usage, the corresponding feminine form is Ivanova, Иванова. The surname is also found in other Slavic-language communities, including Bulgaria.
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