Artyukhin

Artyukhin is a Russian surname. It is derived from the diminutive form of the name Artemy (Артемий), which is the Russian version of the Greek name Artemis (Ἄρτεμις), the goddess of the hunt, wilderness, wild animals, the Moon, and archery. The diminutive form of Artemy, "Artyukha" or similar variations, was then used as the basis for the surname. Surnames derived from given names were a common practice in Russia. The surname would likely have been established and passed down through generations, identifying a family lineage connected to someone named Artemy.