Youssoupovskii

Youssoupovskii is a surname of Russian origin. It is an ethnonymic surname, likely derived from the name of a place or a geographical feature. The suffix "-ovskii" is a common Russian adjectival suffix, indicating a connection to a particular place or person. Therefore, Youssoupovskii likely means "from Youssoupovo" or "belonging to Youssoup."

The most prominent individuals bearing this surname are members of the House of Yusupov (Youssoupov), a wealthy and influential Russian noble family. The Yusupovs were descended from the Nogai princely family and played significant roles in Russian history, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries. They were known for their vast estates, patronage of the arts, and involvement in political and social affairs.

One of the most notorious events associated with the family was their role in the assassination of Grigori Rasputin in 1916. Felix Yusupov was a key figure in this conspiracy. The family's wealth and influence were largely lost following the Russian Revolution of 1917, with many members emigrating from Russia. The surname Youssoupovskii, therefore, is often associated with this historic noble lineage and its significant, though sometimes controversial, place in Russian history.