Tupolov

Tupolov is a Russian-language surname. The masculine form is Tupolov (Туполов) and the feminine form is Tupolova (Туполова). It is relatively uncommon and has been recorded among speakers in Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union, as well as in diaspora communities.

The etymology of Tupolov is not documented in a single authoritative source. Like many Russian surnames ending in -ov, it may originate from a patronymic based on a personal name or nickname, or from a toponymic or occupational root that has not survived in common usage. Regional variations in spelling and pronunciation may occur, especially in transliteration from Cyrillic.

In contemporary usage, bearers of the name Tupolov have appeared in various fields, including academia, the arts, and sports. No single individual with the surname has become globally synonymous with the name, and the surname does not denote a specific profession or lineage beyond the history of individual families.

See also: Tupolev, a more common Russian surname that is etymologically related in its patronymic roots but refers to a different name family; transliteration variants from Cyrillic may yield slight spelling differences in English.