Sasonov

Sasonov is a surname of Russian origin. It is derived from the given name Sason, which itself is thought to be a variant of the Greek name Zosimus. The suffix "-ov" is a common possessive suffix in Russian, indicating "belonging to" or "son of". Therefore, Sasonov essentially means "son of Sason" or "belonging to Sason".

As a patronymic surname, Sasonov would have originally been used to identify an individual's father or lineage. This type of surname formation is widespread throughout Slavic cultures. The Sasonov surname is found among people of Russian ethnicity and can be encountered in Russia and in Russian diaspora communities worldwide.

Notable individuals with the surname Sasonov may exist in various fields, though without specific context, it is difficult to identify them. Like many surnames, Sasonov does not inherently denote any particular profession or social status, but rather serves as a marker of family origin. The distribution of the surname reflects historical migration patterns and demographic trends of Russian-speaking populations.