EtymologyLagunova is the feminine form of the Russian surname Lagunov, which derives from the Russian word лагун (lagun) meaning "water barrel". This occupational surname originally denoted the descendants of a cooper, a person who made and repaired water barrels.Notable BearersThe most famous bearer of the feminine form is Maria Lagunova, a Soviet woman tank driver who served during World War II. Male notable bearers of the corresponding masculine form include Yevgeny Lagunov, a Russian swimmer, and Dmitri Lagunov (1888–1942), a Russian footballer. A related form is Logunov, a variant of the same surname.Distribution and VariantsThe surname Lagunova is predominantly found in Russia and other Slavic countries. Variants include Lagounova (feminine) and the masculine forms Lagounov and Lagunov.Meaning: feminine form of Lagunov, derived from Russian lagun ("water barrel")Origin: RussianType: occupational surnameUsage regions: Russia, Slavic countries