Novgorodsky

Novgorodsky is a surname of Russian origin. It is derived from the city of Novgorod, one of the oldest cities in Russia, historically known as Veliky Novgorod (Great Novgorod). The suffix "-sky" is a common Russian adjectival suffix, often indicating origin or belonging. Therefore, "Novgorodsky" literally means "from Novgorod" or "belonging to Novgorod."

People with the surname Novgorodsky are likely to have ancestors who originated from or had significant ties to the Novgorod region. This region has a rich history, particularly as a powerful medieval republic. The surname's prevalence can be found among descendants of families who lived in or migrated from this historical area.

While there are no exceptionally famous individuals universally recognized by this surname, it is a common enough surname in Russia and among the Russian diaspora. Like many surnames, its historical distribution reflects patterns of migration and settlement. It is a straightforward toponymic surname, indicating a geographical connection.