This name change occurred after a Scottish soldier assimilated into Russian society.

Kristof Tobias Tomson-Hominsky

He was a Scottish soldier of the MacThomas clan who served in the Russian army.

House Of Famintsyn

Notable members include Andrei Famintsyn, a botanist, and Alexander Famintsyn, a musicologist.

Sources

  • \”Famintsyn (Russian Nobility).\” Wikipedia.