What is "mordvinov"

Mordvinov (, masculine), or Mordvinova (Мордвинова, female), is a common surname in Russia. It is derived from Mordvin people. Notable Mordvinovs in history:

• Mordvinov dynasty of Russian nobility (coat of arms):
  • Semyon Mordvinov (1701–1777), admiral
    • his son: Nikolay Mordvinov (1754–1845), admiral and statesman
      • his son: Alexander Mordvinov (1800–1858), amateur painter
  • Ivan Mordvinov (d.1816), general, killed in a duel by Pavel Kiselyov
• Arkady Mordvinov (1896–1964), architect
• Nikolay Mordvinov (actor) (1901–1966)