lekhtov

Lekhtov is a surname of Slavic origin that may also appear as a place name in parts of Eastern Europe. In the structure of Slavic surnames, the ending -ov is common in Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian and related languages and typically indicates a patronymic or toponymic origin, meaning “belonging to” or “son of” the root form Lekh- or Lekht-. The exact etymology of the root varies by family and locale and may derive from a personal name such as Lech or from a locality associated with the bearer.

Geographic and cultural distribution: The surname Lekhtov is relatively rare and is most likely found in archival records in Russia, Ukraine, and neighboring Slavic-speaking regions. If used as a toponym, any Lekhtov-named place would generally be a small locality or historic site not widely documented in major gazetteers.

Notable people: There are no widely recognized individuals with this surname documented in standard encyclopedias. As with many rare surnames, bearers may exist in regional or genealogical records rather than in prominent public profiles.

See also: Variants and related names may include Lehtov, Lechtov, Lekhov, and feminine forms such as Lekhtova in gendered languages. For broader context, see articles on Slavic surname formation and patronymic naming conventions.