Abakumova is a surname primarily found in Russia and other Slavic regions. It is categorized as a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from a father's given name.
The name originates from various forms of the Christian male first name Avvakum. Common variants of the surname include Abbakumov/Abbakumova, Avakumov/Avakumova, and Avvakumov/Avvakumova.