Osipovsky

Osipovsky is a Russian surname. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from a male ancestor's given name. In this case, the surname "Osipovsky" is derived from the Russian given name "Osip," which is the Russian equivalent of the name Joseph. Thus, "Osipovsky" roughly translates to "son of Osip" or "descendant of Osip." The surname is most common in Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union. Like many Russian surnames, it has different grammatical forms depending on the gender of the bearer.