Surname Faniev (Faniev 
, Фаниев 
) , around the world, is a rare last name. The cognomen Faniev is habitual in Tajikistan, where it is quite a rare surname, and Russia, where it is a very rare surname.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Faniev | Russia |
| Фаниев | Russia, Tajikistan |