Yusufin

Yusufin is a surname of Slavic and Turkic origin, formed from the given name Yusuf, the Arabic form of Joseph. In Russian- and Turkic-speaking regions, the suffix -in is commonly used to create patronymic or possessive surnames, so Yusufin roughly means “belonging to Yusuf” or “son of Yusuf.”

Usage and distribution: The surname appears among populations in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and parts of Central Asia, particularly where historical intermingling of Slavic and Turkic communities occurred. Variants reflecting different transliterations include Yusufin, Yusupin, and Yousufin, depending on language and script (Cyrillic, Latin, or Arabic).

Context and interpretation: As with many names formed from a given name, Yusufin does not indicate a single lineage or ethnicity but signals a historical connection to an ancestor named Yusuf. In contemporary records, individuals bearing Yusufin may have diverse national, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds.

See also: Yusuf (name), Yusef, Joseph; related patronymic surnames such as Yusupov may be encountered in similar linguistic areas.