Izotov

Izotov is a Russian surname. It is derived from the male given name Izot, which is a vernacular form of the Greek name Zosimos (Ζώσιμος), meaning "vigorous," "alive," or "likely to survive." The surname belongs to the category of patronymic surnames, meaning it was formed based on the father's given name. Individuals with the surname Izotov may be found primarily in Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union.