Filosofov (feminine: Filosofova) () is a Russian surname of two possible origins. One is the Russian noble allegedly deriving its lineage from a 10th-century Marko Philosoph ().Герб рода Философовых (Coat of Arms of the Filosofov Family) Another suggestion is that it may be an artificial Russian surname originated in clergy given to a diligent theological student, from , "wisdom lover".Article "ВЕЛТИСТОВ" in: Ведина Тамара Федоровна, Энциклопедия русских фамилий. Тайны происхождения и значения, 2008
Notable people with the surname include:
Anna Filosofova (1837–1912), Russian feminist and activist Dmitry Filosofov (1872–1940), Russian author, literary critic, newspaper editor and political activist
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