Burlova

Burlova is a Russian surname. Surnames in Russia often have gendered forms; Burlova is the feminine form of the surname, while the masculine form is Burlov. It is derived from a nickname or occupational name related to "burlak," a river hauler. Historically, burlaks were laborers who towed barges and other vessels upstream, using ropes and sheer manpower, especially before the widespread use of steam power. The surname therefore suggests ancestral ties to this profession or a characteristic associated with it. The suffix "-ova" is a common feminine surname ending in Russia. The surname, like many others, can be found across Russia and among Russian diaspora communities. Its specific distribution and frequency may vary regionally.