Obrosov

Obrosov is a Russian surname. It is derived from the word "obros" (оброс), which translates roughly to "grown over" or "covered." This could have several possible origins, potentially relating to someone with overgrown hair, a beard, or perhaps land that was overgrown with vegetation.

Surnames of this type, based on physical characteristics or observations, were common in the formation of Russian surnames. The suffix "-ov" is a possessive suffix, indicating "belonging to" or "descended from," thus "Obrosov" literally means "belonging to someone grown over/covered."

Individuals with the surname Obrosov may be found primarily in Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union. Like many Russian surnames, it can be traced through genealogical records and historical documents. The prevalence of the surname is not particularly high, suggesting a smaller ancestral lineage compared to more common Russian surnames.