Dneprov

Dneprov is a surname of Ukrainian origin. It is derived from the Dnieper River (Ukrainian: Dnipro), one of the major rivers of Eastern Europe. The name likely originated as a toponymic surname, identifying individuals who lived near or came from an area associated with the Dnieper River. Surnames derived from geographical features, like rivers, were common in the development of European naming conventions, often distinguishing people within a region. The suffix "-ov" is a common Slavic surname suffix indicating origin or belonging. As such, "Dneprov" essentially means "from the Dnieper."