Lagunova

Etymology

Lagunova 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 Bearers

The 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 Variants

The 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: Russian
• Type: occupational surname
• Usage regions: Russia, Slavic countries