Yelinskaya

Yelinskaya is a Russian surname. It is a feminine form, derived from the masculine surname Yelinsky. Surnames of this type are typically patronymic, indicating descent from a male ancestor bearing the name Yelinsky. The Yelinsky surname itself likely originates from a place name, possibly a village or region, or from a personal name from which a place name was derived. The suffix "-skaya" is a common feminine suffix in Russian surnames, denoting the female form or belonging to a location. The surname is typically associated with Slavic origin and is found among populations of Russian or Eastern European descent.