Mirzoeff

Mirzoeff is a surname of Central Asian origin, ultimately derived from the Persian title Mirza. Mirza itself is a contraction of Amirzadeh, meaning "son of an emir" or "prince." Historically, the title Mirza was used as a prefix before a personal name to denote a member of the royal family or high nobility in various Perso-Turkic societies, including those in Central Asia, Persia (Iran), and the Indian subcontinent. Over time, particularly in Central Asia, Mirza evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Individuals and families bearing the surname Mirzoeff are likely descendants of individuals who once held noble or aristocratic status in these regions. The surname is found among various ethnic groups historically influenced by Persian and Turkic cultures.