Vaskov

Vaskov is a surname of Slavic origin and may also be found as a toponym in some Slavic-speaking regions. The name derives from the given name Vasko, a diminutive of Vasil (Basil), with the patronymic suffix -ov. Therefore, Vaskov historically signified “son of Vasko” or “belonging to Vasko.”

As a surname, Vaskov is most commonly found in Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Serbia, Russia, and Ukraine, among other countries with Slavic linguistic heritage. In languages that form gendered surnames, the feminine form is Vaskova.

As a place name, or toponym, Vaskov can appear in some contexts as the name of a locality. In such cases, the name often reflects historical ownership or association with a family or person named Vasko; the precise status and location of any such places depend on local records.

Notable individuals with the surname include professionals in various fields across the Slavic world, but no single universally recognized figure is strongly associated with the name.