Late Period Names. have further subdivided the crafts into specific types. They are names which have been misidentified within Wickenden for one reason or
In some cases, they have been placed in the wrong location, while in others their
Akademiia nauk SSSR/Rossisskaia akademiia nauk. Priest, Unfrocked -- Rospopov (1623-4) [293]*
In these cases, a plausible byname could be created
[SRIa XXIII: 156]; and Grebenshchikov -- "comb-maker" -- from grebenshchik (1658) [SRIa IV:
people supplying the tools of war.
Izvozhnikov (from
Household Goods. (Ivan Ponomarevich, 17th century) [SRIa XVII: 58]; Ponomarov (from ponomar, 12-13th
Saddler [Heb] -- Remennikov (c1498) [295]
Book, Third Edition. Food. Slovar' russkogo iazyka
most
Mason -- Kamennitsin (from kamennitsa, 1175) [SRIa VII: 42]; Kamenshchikov
Wife of church reader -- D'iachitsin (from d'iachitsa, 16th century) [SRIa IV: 399]
Trumpeter -- Trubnikov (1539-40) [372]
Player, gudok -- Gudochnikov (from gudochnik, 1589) [SRIa IV:
be documented
There are also a sizable collection of cases where the byname cannot be documented, but a
1610) [301] which can give us Rudometov (although the surname is probably out of period); and
than useful for SCA documentation purposes. Housekeeper -- Kliuchnikov (1527) [150]; Kliushnikov (1594-5) [150]
professions, but there many types of names in period based upon such professions. And then we have the Third Estate itself. Nailer -- Gvozdarev (from gvozdar', 1574) [SRIa IV: 14]
following given names
Congregational Reader [Heb] -- Kazanov (Early 15th century) [134]*; Kazanovich
professions, but there are a few Jewish officials included in this section. They are names which have been misidentified within Wickenden for one reason or
another. that was either an occupational one or a patronymic:
Joiner -- Stoliarov (from Stoliar, 1590) [346]
Housekeeper -- Kliuchnikov (1527) [150]; Kliushnikov (1594-5) [150]
Some names from Unbegaun's list could be found but only
Some additional late period words give us additional
specialized in textiles, tailoring, and
Spoon Maker, Wooden -- Lozhechnikov (1504) [193]
those tools were period as well.
Shoemaker -- Sapozhnikov (1609) [306]; Shvetsov (1501-2) [328]
century)
Hood Maker -- Kukol'nikov (c1450) [174]
ponamanar', 1230) [SRE II: 875]; Ponamarev (1593) [SRIa XVII: 58]; Ponomarevich
Musician -- Pishal'nikov (from pishal'nik, 1119) [SRE II: 946]
Turner -- Tokarev (c1495) [367]
Porokhovshchikov ("gunpowder maker") could be theoretically constructed from
WebRussian Surnames. Some additional late period words give us additional
Porokhovshchikov ("gunpowder maker") could be theoretically constructed from
Many of these occupations lacked significant status, but were carried with pride from generation
Determining which are and which are not, however, is not a terribly productive
confessions. (D'iachko, 1545) [79] or D'iachkov; and "inspector of ritual butchers [Heb]" (Bodek, 1195) [30]
Andreyev 8. Mill Owner -- Zavodchikov (from zavodchik, 1646) [SRIa V: 155]
In addition to the trades, there was a burgeoning service industry in medieval Russia.
Warden, church -- Ktitorov (from ktitor, c1382) [SRE I: 1356]
Coppersmith -- Mednikov (1539) [207]
Late Period Names.
The surname is
(Ivan Ponomarevich, 17th century) [SRIa XVII: 58]; Ponomarov (from ponomar, 12-13th
lazut'chik, 16th century) [SRE II: 4]; Lazut'nikov (from lazut'nik, 16th century) [SRE II:
[52]; Monakov
Today, they hold a significant place in any study of modern surnames. (from kolachnik, 1584) [SRIa VII: 33]
Painter -- Znamenshchikov (from znamenshchik, 1585) [SRE I: 990]
1) Because of the rather unique category of names that the ones listed here fall into, I have
In these cases, a plausible byname could be created
Wickenden of Thanet, Paul.
Cellarer -- Kelarev (1609) [135]
In these cases, a plausible byname could be created
Nurse, Wet -- Kormilitsin (c1400) [160]
For
[SRIa]. Singer -- Pevtsov (1545) [266]
Determining which are and which are not, however, is not a terribly productive
Musician -- Pishal'nikov (from pishal'nik, 1119) [SRE II: 946]
Laborer -- Rataev (1587-9) [293]
Deacon, Unfrocked -- Rozhd'iakonov (from rozhd'iakon, 1477) [SRIa XXI: 197]
(from
dated as period but are not included here, as noted in the introduction):
Dice player -- Kostarev (1648) [163]*
Unbegaun: Izvozdnikov -- "cabman or carrier" -- from izvozdnik (17th century) [SRIa VI: 126];
(from
Paddle-Maker -- Grebennikov (1500) [105]
Two interesting names from Unbegaun can only
Master -- Masterov (c1495) [204]
Taker -- Emetskii (1610) [82]
Archdeacon -- Protod'iakonov (1497-8) [285]
Shipbuilder -- Sudovshchikov (1613) [350]
4], Soldier, lance -- Kopeinikov (from kopeinik, 1180) [SRE I: 1279], Standard-bearer -- Znamenshchikov (from znamenshchik, 1585) [SRE I: 990], Groat Dealer -- Krupenikov (from Krupenik, 1612) [171], Malt-Dealer -- Solodovnikov (from Solodovnik, 1623) [339]; Solodovikov (1645)
Azarov Azarov or Azarova is a Russian surname derived from the word Azary. from late or out-of-period words: Svechnitsin -- "candle-maker's wife" -- from svechnitsa (1626)
Gusli [harp] Maker -- Gusel'nikov (1564) [110]
And while the remaining list of such skilled occupational bynames found in Unbegaun are not
most
Servant [Bel] -- Gaidukov (1649) [94]*
Coppersmith -- Mednikov (1539) [207]
Akademiia nauk SSSR/Rossisskaia akademiia nauk.
In urbanized
Perevoznikov; and "meal carrier" (Mukovoz, 1599) [223] or Mukovozov. Abbot -- Igumnov (15th century) [118]
ponamanar', 1230) [SRE II: 875]; Ponamarev (1593) [SRIa XVII: 58]; Ponomarevich
professions, but there many types of names in period based upon such professions. Handicraftsman -- Kustarev (1580) [178]
multitude of basic products. Shipbuilder -- Sudovshchikov (1613) [350]
Mason -- Kamennitsin (from kamennitsa, 1175) [SRIa VII: 42]; Kamenshchikov
Entertainers were not members of a prestigious profession class of
Paddle-Maker -- Grebennikov (1500) [105]
dated as period but are not included here, as noted in the introduction):
Tar-Boiler -- Degtiarev (1498) [63]; Dekhtiarev (c1495) [63]*
based on period words, include:
Some additional late period words give us additional
Entertainers were not members of a prestigious profession class of
Boat-owner -- Lodeishchikov (from lodeishchik, 1357) [SRE II: 41]
1572) [SRIa IV: 287]; Lazukin (from lazuka, 1521) [SRIa VIII: 163]; Lazut'chikov (from
Trades.
definitions have been incorrectly given. definitions have been incorrectly given.
Names found in Wickenden
[134]; Tiunov
Laborer [Bel] -- Grabarov (1618) [105]
Jester -- Shpynev (1636) [326]
identified them as "bynames." Landowner -- Zemtsov (1627) [416]
Among the nobles in Russia, surnames first appeared in approximately the 13th century. They are:
found in Wickenden include:
Book, Third Edition. clothing manufacture make a distinct category of occupations. they are marks of status more than pastime (estate owner, dweller). Not a large category of occupations or source for
Deacon, Unfrocked -- Rozhd'iakonov (from rozhd'iakon, 1477) [SRIa XXI: 197]
Deacon, Unfrocked -- Rozhd'iakonov (from rozhd'iakon, 1477) [SRIa XXI: 197]
One of these is "female
from Unbegaun's list can only be documented through late period words (and are thus probably
"fuller" (Volnotep, 1600) [400], from which we can presume Volnotepov; and the Ukrainian
to generation. Minstrel -- Skomorokhov (1563) [331]
occupations practiced by craftsmen. They
Trades. Among the commercial bynames that one can find in Wickenden
gives us the hypothetical Perepletchikov; "gudok maker" (gudochnik, 1589) [SRIa
based on period words, include:
to be period. Unbegaun: Izvozdnikov -- "cabman or carrier" -- from izvozdnik (17th century) [SRIa VI: 126];
Moscow: Nauka, 1975-1999+.
Not a large category of occupations or source for
Rybakov: The occupational surname means 'Fisherman'.
association would have died out over time and the names would take on a life of their own. Given the high prestige of their occupations, many of these
occupations practiced by craftsmen. Water-carrier -- Vodonostsev (from vodonosets, 14th century) [SRE I: 279]
Return to Paul's Archive. Names documented only through the use of period words, include:
Armorer -- Bronnikov (1588-9) [41]
1610) [301] which can give us Rudometov (although the surname is probably out of period); and
(Ivan Ponomarevich, 17th century) [SRIa XVII: 58]; Ponomarov (from ponomar, 12-13th
Slovar' russkogo iazyka
Every household had needs for a
Armor-Bearer -- Ryndin (c1495) [303]
Armor-Bearer -- Ryndin (c1495) [303]
Serebriannikov (c1498)
to generation. Clothing/Textiles. Bowyer -- Luchnikov (c1495) [193]*; Lushnikov (1567) [195]
Semenov: It is a common last name in Russia meaning 'God who hears'. true surnames.
Dice player -- Kostarev (1648) [163]*
Deacon, Unfrocked -- Rozhd'iakonov (from rozhd'iakon, 1477) [SRIa XXI: 197]
In some cases, they have been placed in the wrong location, while in others their
Some additional late period words give us additional
Slovar' russkogo iazyka
Shoemaker -- Sapozhnikov (1609) [306]; Shvetsov (1501-2) [328]
Service
Servant [Bel] -- Gaidukov (1649) [94]*
Late Period Names.
Clothing/Textiles. Sreznevskii, I. I. Slovar' drevnerusskogo iazyka, Reprintnoe izdanie [Sre]. (senelnik, 1586) [SRIa XXIV: 151] or Senelnikov; "glover" (rukavichnik, 1584) [SRIa XXII:
in Wickenden include:
Trumpeter -- Trubnikov (1539-40) [372]
In urbanized
Joiner -- Stoliarov (from Stoliar, 1590) [346]
occupations practiced by craftsmen. Monk1 -- Cherntsov (1545) [52]; Chentsov (1632) [51]*; Cherntsev (1509-10)
Those that could not be documented above, but which could be
These include "bookbinder" (perepletchik, 1571) [SRIa XIV: 278] which
Boiler-Maker -- Kotliarov (from Kotliar, 1583) [164]
also out of period):
Boat-owner -- Lodeishchikov (from lodeishchik, 1357) [SRE II: 41]
Still, it should provide many interesting naming possibilities. In some cases, they are hardly "occupations" at all (dice player, rogue).
were a variety of other trades which, while not highly specialized, were no less crucial for the day
Slovar' russkogo iazyka
discussion in Wickenden's study of grammar. In general, in cases of dispute between the third edition
Every household had needs for a
Three volumes. Edition. Normal IL: Free Trumpet Press West, 2000/1996/1994. Jester -- Shpynev (1636) [326]
Plavil'shchikov -- "founder" -- can be derived from the late
Normal IL: Free Trumpet Press West, 2000/1996/1994.
Perevoznikov; and "meal carrier" (Mukovoz, 1599) [223] or Mukovozov.
Archdeacon -- Protod'iakonov (1497-8) [285]
The tools of the trade were often period words and in some cases the occupations connected
Three additional bynames can be documented through period given names. Brewer, Mead -- Medovartsev (2nd half of the 16th century) [207]
[134]; Tiunov
Names documented only through the use of period words, include: And then, finally, there are a variety of names that do not seem to fit under any other
Wickenden include:
Conclusions
Two occupations related to this category are found in Wickenden only as given names.
Plavil'shchikov -- "founder" -- can be derived from the late
Among those names found in
Dictionary of Period Russian Names, Third
Morekhodtsev ("sailor") can be
Names from Unbegaun that could not be found in Wickenden, but could be documented as
sveshchnik, 16th century) [SRIa XXIII: 158]; Sveshch'nikov (from sveshch'nik, 1096)
confessions.
Archpriest -- Protopopov (1570) [285]
are:
These are craft names with dual meanings (Sakharov = "of the sugar"
Los Altos CA: Free Trumpet Press West, 1989. identified them as "bynames."
B. J. Gerth].
Congregational Reader [Heb] -- Kazanov (Early 15th century) [134]*; Kazanovich
The tools of the trade were often period words and in some cases the occupations connected
Names found in Wickenden
A variety of occupations represented by bynames that can be found
Determining which are and which are not, however, is not a terribly productive
Priest -- Popov (14th century) [275]
Several more examples cannot be directly documented, but can be inferred because the names
were a variety of other trades which, while not highly specialized, were no less crucial for the day
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