Filippov (Russian: Фили́ппов) is a Russian surname meaning "son of Filip".EtymologyThe surname Filippov derives from the male given name Filip, which is a form of Philip. The root name Philip comes from the Greek name Φίλιππος (Philippos), meaning "friend of horses", composed of the elements φίλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover" and ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse". As a patronymic surname, Filippov literally means "Filipp's" or "son of Filipp".Notable BearersThe surname Filippov has been borne by numerous notable individuals, particularly in Russia and the former Soviet Union. A significant figure is Aleksandr Filippov (1892–1962), a Russian association football player. Aleksei Fedorovich Filippov (1923–2006) was a prominent Russian mathematician and professor. In sports, Anton Filippov (born 1986) is an Uzbekistani chess Grandmaster. Igor Filippov (born 1991) is a Russian volleyball player, while Maksim Filippov (born 1984) is a Russian professional footballer. Other bearers include Dmitry Nikolayevich Filippov (1944–1998), a Russian-Soviet statesman and political figure.DistributionFilippov is primarily a Russian surname, following the typical Slavic patronymic naming pattern. Variations exist across other Slavic languages and cultures: the Macedonian form is Filipov (with feminine Filipova). In Serbian, the equivalent is Filipović. Slovak forms include the masculine Filip and the feminine Filipová. The feminine form of Filippov is Filippova.Meaning: Son of FilipOrigin: RussianType: Patronymic surnameUsage Regions: Russia, Eastern Europe