Ulianov
Ulianov is a surname, an alternative transliteration of the Russian Ульянов. In English-language sources the standard spelling is usually Ulyanov, but Ulianov appears in various texts, reflecting different transliteration systems from Cyrillic. The name is of Slavic origin and is used in Russia and by diaspora communities.
Etymology and form: Ulianov is a patronymic-style surname derived from the given name Ulyan, a form of
Notable bearers: The most widely known bearer is Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov (1870–1924), better known as Lenin,
Related places and uses: The city of Ulyanovsk in Russia (formerly Simbirsk) was renamed in honor of
See also: Ulyanov (surname); Ulyanovsk. The choice between Ulianov and Ulyanov largely reflects transliteration conventions rather