TheNameDBKrivonos
DescriptiveMeaning
One with a crooked or curved nose.
Etymology
Derived from Russian 'krivoy' (crooked) and 'nos' (nose), forming a descriptive compound. This is a typical East Slavic patronymic or descriptive surname formation.
About the Krivonos Surname
A descriptive surname based on a distinctive facial feature common in East Slavic naming traditions. Such surnames were used to identify individuals in communities before standardized naming conventions.
Distribution
Found primarily in Russia and Ukraine.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation