Zelinsky

Zelinsky is a surname of Slavic origin that appears in several Eastern European and diaspora communities. It is one of many transliteration variants of related surnames found in Ukrainian, Polish, Russian, and other languages, and it is often encountered in North American and European records.

The spelling Zelinsky is part of a broader family of similar names, with related forms including Zieliński, Zielinski, Zelinskii, Jelinski, and other regional variants. The precise etymology and original meaning can vary by family line, and may be linked to patronymic origins, place names, or occupational or descriptive roots in different languages.

Historically, bearers of this surname have been recorded in areas influenced by the Polish-Lithuanian and broader Eastern European cultural spheres. Over time, migration and transliteration have produced a range of spellings in immigration documents, census records, and databases in the United States, Canada, Israel, and other countries.

Notable individuals with the Zelinsky surname have appeared in diverse fields such as science, arts, politics, and sports. As with many surnames of Slavic origin, no single person or figure universally represents the name, but it is carried by a number of people who have contributed to various professions.

See also: Zielinski, Zelinski, Zelin, and other closely related surnames, which reflect similar linguistic roots and transliteration practices.