Lazarev

Lazarev is a Russian masculine surname derived from the given name Lazar (Lazarus), itself derived from the Hebrew Eleazar. The feminine form is Lazareva. The surname is common in Russia and other parts of the former Soviet Union, and it is used by many unrelated families.

Notable people with the surname include Mikhail Petrovich Lazarev (1788–1851), a Russian rear admiral, explorer and naturalist who participated in the first Russian circumnavigation and made contributions to hydrography and natural history. Sergey Lazarev (born 1983) is a Russian singer and actor who rose to prominence in the 2000s and represented Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2016.

Geography and onomastics: The Lazarev Sea, a portion of the Southern Ocean off Antarctica, is named in honor of Mikhail Lazarev. The surname also appears in various place names and street names across Russia and the wider region, reflecting its widespread use in Slavic naming conventions.