Cognomen Jeltsin (Елцин 
, Jeltsin 
, Ельцин 
) , in the world, is a rare family name. The family name Jeltsin is characteristic of Nicaragua, where it is a rare surname, Russia, and Honduras, where it is a very rare surname. In absolute terms, it is the most numerous in Russia, Nicaragua, and Kazakhstan. Also, Jeltsin is the forename as well as the last name.