Zhukov (surname)

The Zhukov family (Russian: Жуков) is an old Russian noble family, known since the 15th century.

Based on a family legend, they trace their ancestry from Constantinople and came to Russia as entourage of Byzantine princess, Anna Porphyrogenita, fifth wife of Vladimir the Great.

[1] Zhukov or Zhukova (feminine) is also a common Russian surname, derived from the word "жук" (beetle, bug).