Gazmanovs

Gazmanovs is a Latvian surname. It is the genitive plural form of the given name Gazman, which is a variant of the Russian given name Gamzat. Gamzat is of Avar origin and means "mountain" or "peak". The surname Gazmanovs is therefore likely to indicate a patronymic origin, meaning "son of Gazman" or "descendant of Gazman". While the name Gazman itself is not widely common, its patronymic form Gazmanov is a recognized surname in Slavic countries. The Latvian transliteration Gazmanovs suggests a historical or current presence of individuals with this lineage in Latvia. The surname's distribution may be concentrated among Latvian citizens of Russian or Avar descent, or it could be a result of naturalization or intermarriage over time. Further genealogical research would be required to ascertain specific family histories and migration patterns associated with the Gazmanovs surname.