About Afanasyev
The surname Afanasyev is of Russian origin and is derived from the given name Afanasy, which is the Russian form of the Greek name Athanasios, meaning "immortal" or "eternal." The suffix "-ev" indicates "son of," making Afanasyev mean "son of Afanasy." This surname is commonly found in Russia and is associated with individuals whose ancestors were named Afanasy.
The surname Afanasyev is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Afanasyev based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Afanasyev in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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