Zaitsev
Zaitsev is a Russian surname derived from the word zajets, meaning hare. The suffix -ev indicates belonging or origin, so the name is often interpreted as “descendant of Zait” or “son of the hare.” It is common in Russia and other Slavic regions, with transliterations including Zaitsev, Zaytsev, and Saytsev.
Notable people with the surname include Vasily Grigoryevich Zaitsev (1915–1991), a Soviet sniper celebrated for his
Vyacheslav Zaitsev (1938–2023) was a prominent Russian fashion designer and founder of the Slava Zaitsev fashion
In science, Zaitsev’s rule, also spelled Saytzev’s rule, is a principle in organic chemistry describing the preferred