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.