Novoseltsov

Novoseltsov is a surname of Russian origin. It is derived from the word "novoselye," meaning "new settlement" or "newcomer." The name likely designated someone who had recently moved to a new village or town. As with many Russian surnames, it was often adopted by families who established themselves in a new area.

Notable individuals bearing the Novoseltsov surname include a few historical figures. In the context of literature, the character Grigory Novoseltsov appears in Mikhail Bulgakov's play "The Flight." This character represents a type of intellectual or artist struggling with the political upheaval of his time. In broader historical contexts, the name might appear in various records of Russian nobility, military service, or land ownership. The prevalence of the surname is more common in regions with a history of significant population movement and settlement. Like many common Russian surnames, Novoseltsov does not typically carry a singular, defining historical event or individual association but rather reflects a common occupational or locational origin. Variations in spelling might exist due to transliteration from Cyrillic.