Portnov

Portnov (feminine: Portnova; Russian: Портнов, Портнова) is a Russian-language occupational surname derived from the occupation of portnoy, "tailor" and literally meaning "<child> of the tailor". Sometimes written as Portnoff or Portnow. The surname may refer to:

• Aleksandr Portnov, Soviet Olympic diver
• Andrii Portnov, Ukrainian historian
• Andriy Portnov, Ukrainian lawyer
• Zinaida Portnova, hero of the Soviet Union
• Larion Portnov, a mayor of Odesa, Ukraine