Family name Josov (Josov 
, Жосов 
) , worldwide, is a rare cognomen. The last name Josov is habitual in Moldova, where it is quite a rare surname, Kazakhstan, where it is a very rare surname, and Ukraine. In absolute terms, it is the most numerous in Eastern Europe, particularly Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Josov | Moldova |
| Жосов | Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine |