Usakov

Usakov is a masculine surname of Slavic origin, typically transliterated from the Cyrillic Усаков. The feminine form is Usakova (Усакова). Surnames ending in -ков are common across Russian-speaking and other Slavic communities and are usually formed as patronymics or nicknames, though the precise root for Usakov can vary and may be difficult to trace to a single given name.

The exact etymology of Usakov is not fixed and can differ among families. In many cases, surnames with the -ков suffix indicate descent from an ancestor who bore a nickname or an older given name that has since faded from common use. Because transliteration conventions differ, Usakov may appear in English-language texts as Usakov, Usakow, or Usakoff, among other variants.

Geographic distribution for Usakov includes Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and other Slavic-speaking regions, with presence in diaspora communities around the world. As with many surnames of this type, the name may appear with regional spelling variations and differing feminine forms in non-Russian-speaking contexts.

Related surnames include Isakov and Ushakov, which share the general Slavic -kov naming pattern but arise from different root names. See also surname dictionaries or genealogical resources for variations and historical records.