Isakov (Russian: Исаков) is a common Russian patronymic surname meaning "son of Isaak". Isaak is the Russian form of Isaac, a biblical name of Hebrew origin derived from Yitsḥaq, meaning "he will laugh" or "he will rejoice." The name refers to the biblical patriarch Isaac, son of Abraham and Sarah, whose birth was met with laughter according to Genesis 17:17 and Genesis 18:12. Notable Bearers Several prominent individuals share the Isakov surname. Ivan Isakov (1894–1967) was a Soviet Armenian Admiral of the Fleet who played a key role in naval warfare during World War II. Ismail Isakov (born 1950) is a Kyrgyzstan politician and former Lieutenant General. In the arts, Gregory Alan Isakov (born 1979) is a South African-American singer-songwriter known for his folk-inspired music. In sports, the name is represented by Russian ice hockey player Evgeny Isakov (born 1984) and Soviet footballers like Pyotr Isakov (1900–1957). Distribution and Variants As a patronymic surname, Isakov is most common in Russia and other Slavic countries. The feminine form is Isakova. Cognate surnames in other languages include the Norwegian Isaksen, the Swedish Isaksson, the English Isaacson, and the Armenian Sahakyan—all sharing the same root in Isaac. Meaning: "son of Isaak" Origin: Russian patronymic from biblical Isaac Type: Surname Usage regions: Russia, Slavic countries