russian occupational surnames
Several more examples cannot be directly documented, but can be inferred because the names
to be period. 126].
To begin with, we have a few examples found in Wickenden: The Hebrew word for a "trustee" (neman) in the region is found as a given
Weaponry.And if there were soldiers, there were certainly
Moscow: Nauka, 1975-1999+. Other names include: Ovcharov/Chobanov - shepherd . period dates. doilishcha, 16th
Smith [Bel] -- Kovalevich (1585) [165]
original "meaning" would be lost (even in period). Occupational bynames of this class found in Wickenden include:
discussion in Wickenden's study of grammar. to day survival of the people. (from kolachnik, 1584) [SRIa VII: 33]
Many of these occupations lacked significant status, but were carried with pride from generation
(Ivan Ponomarevich, 17th century) [SRIa XVII: 58]; Ponomarov (from ponomar, 12-13th
Wickenden include: Names found as given names (but not as bynames) in Wickenden include: "church reader"
found as being based on period words, include:
those unfamiliar with Russian byname construction, I would refer you to the more thorough
By far, the occupational category represented with the greatest variety of
The ones
Wife of church reader -- D'iachitsin (from d'iachitsa, 16th century) [SRIa IV: 399]
(from
Akademiia nauk SSSR/Rossisskaia akademiia nauk. There
[SRIa XXIII: 156]; and Grebenshchikov -- "comb-maker" -- from grebenshchik (1658) [SRIa IV:
Given the high prestige of their occupations, many of these
[134]; Tiunov
Cook -- Povarov (1552-3) [278]
They are:
identified them as "bynames." Polanski.
Dice player -- Zershchikov (from zershchik, 1597) [SRIa V: 384]
In other cases,
Salter -- Prasolov (1498) [279]*
Conjugation Documents Dictionary Collaborative Dictionary Grammar Expressio Reverso Corporate. Cooper -- Bocharov (1630) [30]; Bocharin (1498) [30]
(from povarukha,
most
Dweller -- Zhikharev (1495) [419]*
Mill Owner -- Zavodchikov (from zavodchik, 1646) [SRIa V: 155]
Nurse, Wet -- Kormilitsin (c1400) [160]
surnames from
name, Plavil'shchik (1605) [269] but is probably out of period as a byname. Spoon Maker, Wooden -- Lozhechnikov (1504) [193]
[269]
the Hebrew word for "physician" (Lekar', 1539) [183] which supports Lekarev.
pomestnik, 1497) [SRE II: 1175]. Not a large category of occupations or source for
Smith -- Kuznetsov (c1495) [179]
For the most part, these names refer to Orthodox Christian
Archpriest -- Protopopov (1570) [285]
or Bodekov.
Smith [Bel] -- Kovalevich (1585) [165]
Unbegaun: Izvozdnikov -- "cabman or carrier" -- from izvozdnik (17th century) [SRIa VI: 126];
A woman has been flooded with abuse after announcing she is keeping her surname when she gets married.
As noted, some of them may be patronymics, while others could be
Agapov 5. Polanski refers to a person who came from Polonne in Ukraine or Polonka in Belarus.
(Ivan Ponomarevich, 17th century) [SRIa XVII: 58]; Ponomarov (from ponomar, 12-13th
[SRIa II: 255]
Trumpeter -- Trubnikov (1539-40) [372]
Sciences. Arkhangelsky 12.
(from
B. J. Gerth]. "astrologer" (Zvezdochetov (1585) [426]) and the given names are: "blood letter" (Rudomet,
Service
Finally, as I have done before, I would offer the following additional notes:
dated as period but are not included here, as noted in the introduction): Late or Out of Period Names. gives us the hypothetical Perepletchikov; "gudok maker" (gudochnik, 1589) [SRIa
The tools of the trade were often period words and in some cases the occupations connected
Occupations from the
[134]; Tiunov
[52]; Monakov
Priest, Unfrocked -- Rospopov (1623-4) [293]*
I: 1185]
Choir-master, Monastic -- Golovshchikov (from golovshchik, 1592) [SRIa IV: 66]
Late Period Names.
clothing manufacture make a distinct category of occupations.
pomestnik, 1497) [SRE II: 1175]
Water-carrier -- Vodonostsev (from vodonosets, 14th century) [SRE I: 279]
Singer -- Pevtsov (1545) [266]
Skilled trades, of course, were not the only
155]; Gudtsov (from gudets,
The ones
And then, finally, there are a variety of names that do not seem to fit under any other
(from
Late or Out of Period Names. Therefore, labeling them all as "bynames" (unless otherwise pre-determined) seemed
(1623-4) [219]
Determining which are and which are not, however, is not a terribly productive
from Unbegaun's list can only be documented through late period words (and are thus probably
name with the occupational meaning is found. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1972. Russian culture and the strong role of the church in Russian life, it comes as no surprise that there
Plavil'shchikov -- "founder" -- can be derived from the late
They are:
Scribe -- Pisarev (1571-2) [268]
Groom (or literally "by the mane") -- Kologrivov (1555-6) [154]
izvozhnikov, 1478) [SRIa VI: 126]; Izvoznikov (from izvoznik, 1071) [SRIa VI: 126]
Estate-owner -- Pomeschikov (from pomeschik, 1497) [SRE II: 1175];
Book, Third Edition. kamenshchik, 1489) [SRIa VII: 45]; Kamen'nikov (from kamen'nik, 11th century) [SRE
Monk1 -- Cherntsov (1545) [52]; Chentsov (1632) [51]*; Cherntsev (1509-10)
(1613) [328]
Among the nobles in Russia, surnames first appeared in approximately the 13th century. (D'iachko, 1545) [79] or D'iachkov; and "inspector of ritual butchers [Heb]" (Bodek, 1195) [30]
Monk1 -- Cherntsov (1545) [52]; Chentsov (1632) [51]*; Cherntsev (1509-10)
Reuters. lazut'chik, 16th century) [SRE II: 4]; Lazut'nikov (from lazut'nik, 16th century) [SRE II:
Choir-master, Monastic -- Golovshchikov (from golovshchik, 1592) [SRIa IV: 66]
11th century) [SRE I: 608]
Writing about occupational names themselves is a fairly lengthy project and out of the
The ones
given
16. Hermit -- Pustynnikov (1631) [287]
[SRIa]. Joiner -- Stoliarov (from Stoliar, 1590) [346]
based on period words, include:
Therefore, labeling them all as "bynames" (unless otherwise pre-determined) seemed
(1623-4) [219]
Several other names
Cabman/carrier -- Izvoshchikov (from izvoshchik, 1544) [SRIa VI: 130];
The Compleat Russian Name
Cabman/carrier -- Izvoshchikov (from izvoshchik, 1544) [SRIa VI: 130];
Wife of priest -- Popad'in (1539) [275]
No other occupational titles in this category can even be dated as period. those tools were period as well. This is one of the most common surnames in Russia. Given the importance of religion in
Among those names found in
For food producers, see the "Agricultural/Hunting" category above.
Scribe -- Pisarev (1571-2) [268]
"coachman" (Iamshchik, 1541) [114] or Iamshchikov; "ferryman" (Perevoznik, c1495) [264] or
definitions have been incorrectly given. They
given
Mower -- Kosarev (1610) [162]*
The tools of the trade were often period words and in some cases the occupations connected
Capitani Italian. 11th century) [SRE I: 608]
WebPakarinen (baker, leipuri) Parkkali (leather tanner, nahkuri) Sorvali, Sorvari (turner) Piiparinen (piper in the m Continue Reading 6 Danylo Yurachkivsky Lives in Kyiv Author has Izvozhnikov (from
(D'iachko, 1545) [79] or D'iachkov; and "inspector of ritual butchers [Heb]" (Bodek, 1195) [30]
For
the wisest approach. Our first category are names derived from hunters and farmers. Mason -- Kamennitsin (from kamennitsa, 1175) [SRIa VII: 42]; Kamenshchikov
Music/Entertainment
Master -- Masterov (c1495) [204]
WebOccupational surname meaning "dean", referring to a person who either was a dean or worked for one.
professions, but there are a few Jewish officials included in this section. Not a large category of occupations or source for
multitude of basic products. Dictionary of Period Russian Names, Third
Sexton -- Panomonarev (from panomonar', 1200) [SRE II: 875]; Ponamanarev
It was not until the 17th century that peasants began receiving their surnames.
Painter, Icon -- Ikonnikov (c1495) [118]
and Denshchikov -- "officer's servant" -- from denshchik (1639) [SRIa IV: 215]. 126].
to day survival of the people. As noted, some of them may be patronymics, while others could be
Yet, for the
Mirror Maker -- Zerkal'nikov (1649) [416]
most
Turner -- Tokarev (c1495) [367]
Wickenden include:
Many of these occupations lacked significant status, but were carried with pride from generation
2) Throughout this article, I have only provided masculine versions of the bynames. there was a wide variety of workers
[327]; Shvarev
dated as period but are not included here, as noted in the introduction):
These are guilty
57.
and Denshchikov -- "officer's servant" -- from denshchik (1639) [SRIa IV: 215]. enterprise. name, Plavil'shchik (1605) [269] but is probably out of period as a byname. Kolachnikov
For
Among those found in
Barinov 20.
the wisest approach.
Names not found in Wickenden but documentable as period occupations include: "dyer"
confessions. 52.
Laborer -- Rataev (1587-9) [293]
"coachman" (Iamshchik, 1541) [114] or Iamshchikov; "ferryman" (Perevoznik, c1495) [264] or
Coppersmith -- Mednikov (1539) [207]
discussion in Wickenden's study of grammar. Armor-Bearer -- Ryndin (c1495) [303]
another. They are names which have been misidentified within Wickenden for one reason or
Dweller -- Zhikharev (1495) [419]*
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Three additional bynames can be documented through period given names. 3) The reader will note a number of names with asterixes (*) next to them.
Monk1 -- Cherntsov (1545) [52]; Chentsov (1632) [51]*; Cherntsev (1509-10)
Water-carrier -- Vodonostsev (from vodonosets, 14th century) [SRE I: 279]
Shipbuilder -- Korabl'chiev (from korabl'chii, 12th century) [SRE I: 1285]
Spinner -- Popriadukhin (1593) [276]; Priakhin (1620) [281]
Porokhovshchik, but this given name is only dated to 1648 [276], making the patronymic unlikely
Occupational bynames of this class found in Wickenden include:
Several other names
126]. Carpenter -- Plotnikov (1498) [270]
Hermit -- Pustynnikov (1631) [287]
Among those names found in
In some cases, they have been placed in the wrong location, while in others their
Names not found in Wickenden but documentable as period occupations include: "dyer"
Russian culture and the strong role of the church in Russian life, it comes as no surprise that there
professions, but there many types of names in period based upon such professions. For the
only dated to 1628 [30], making the patronymic unlikely to be period.
Occupations were also a source for family names, including Schneider or Portnoy [tailor], Goldschmidt [goldsmith], Kaufmann [shopkeeper], Weber [weaver], [286]
dated as period but are not included here, as noted in the introduction):
Late or post period surnames can be created from the
Like foodstuffs, the craftsmen who
Warden, church -- Ktitorov (from ktitor, c1382) [SRE I: 1356]
[313]
[SRE III: 302]; Voskoboinikov (from voskoboinik, 1583) [SRIa III: 40]
Wickenden are:
confessions. Bag Maker -- Sumnikov (1594-7) [352]
Moscow: Nauka, 1975-1999+.
Reuters. Los Altos CA: Free Trumpet Press West, 1989. Return to Paul's Archive.
professions, but there are a few Jewish officials included in this section. Priest, Unfrocked -- Rospopov (1623-4) [293]*
kamenshchik, 1489) [SRIa VII: 45]; Kamen'nikov (from kamen'nik, 11th century) [SRE
Determining which are and which are not, however, is not a terribly productive
Finally, as I have done before, I would offer the following additional notes: 1) Because of the rather unique category of names that the ones listed here fall into, I have
(Ivan Ponomarevich, 17th century) [SRIa XVII: 58]; Ponomarov (from ponomar, 12-13th
These are guilty
Nailer -- Gvozdarev (from gvozdar', 1574) [SRIa IV: 14]
Priest -- Popov (14th century) [275]
Russia, families frequently purchased what had previously been made at home. Clothing/Textiles. Warden, church -- Ktitorov (from ktitor, c1382) [SRE I: 1356]
Names found in
Wife of priest -- Popad'in (1539) [275]
These are guilty
Tumanova, Tatiana Nikolaevna [a.k.a.
given name itself is only dated to 1643 in Wickenden [338]. Entertainers were not members of a prestigious profession class of
specialized in textiles, tailoring, and
Silversmith -- Serebrenikov (1594) [313]; Serebriannikov (1618) [313];
Butcher -- Miasnikov (c1495) [210]
Jester -- Shpynev (1636) [326]
Slovar' russkogo iazyka
(from
3) The reader will note a number of names with asterixes (*) next to them. 4.Kozlov refers to a "goatherd". enterprise.
Jester -- Shpynev (1636) [326]
Cook -- Kashevarov (from Kashevar, 1545) [133]
B. J. Gerth]. Dice player -- Kostarev (1648) [163]*
Potter -- Cherepanov (1563) [51]; Goncharov (1495) [102]
These are guilty
Sexton -- Kliucharev (1619) [150]
of
those unfamiliar with Russian byname construction, I would refer you to the more thorough
Ecclesiastical
people supplying the tools of war. Seamstress -- Shveikin (1539-40) [328]
1580) [SRIa XV: 140], Glass-Blower [Bel] -- Shkliarovich (1592) [325], Jeweler, Pearl -- Zhemchuzhnikov (1543) [418], Mirror Maker -- Zerkal'nikov (1649) [416], Silversmith -- Serebrenikov (1594) [313]; Serebriannikov (1618) [313];
Boat-owner -- Lodeishchikov (from lodeishchik, 1357) [SRE II: 41]
Rogue -- Shishov (1600) [324]
Perevoznikov; and "meal carrier" (Mukovoz, 1599) [223] or Mukovozov. category. Tar-Boiler -- Degtiarev (1498) [63]; Dekhtiarev (c1495) [63]*
Postman -- Pochtarev (from pochtar', 1644) [SRIa XVIII: 79]
Twenty-three+ volumes. surnames from
For the
In some cases, they are hardly "occupations" at all (dice player, rogue). Deacon -- D'iakonov (1578-9) [79]
Names documented only through the use of period words, include:
[SRIa II: 255]
Tinsmith -- Oloviannikov (c1495) [246]; Olovianikov (15th century) [246]
Normal IL: Free Trumpet Press West, 2000/1996/1994. Trumpeter -- Trubnikov (1539-40) [372]
Dweller -- Zhikharev (1495) [419]*
WebShaposhnikov (Russian: ) is a Russian occupational masculine surname originating from the word shaposhnik, meaning hatter, [1] its feminine counterpart is Shaposhnikova. Several more examples cannot be directly documented, but can be inferred because the names
Monk1 -- Cherntsov (1545) [52]; Chentsov (1632) [51]*; Cherntsev (1509-10)
Occupational bynames of this class found in Wickenden include:
Given the importance of religion in
Painter -- Znamenshchikov (from znamenshchik, 1585) [SRE I: 990]
Abdulov. Therefore, labeling them all as "bynames" (unless otherwise pre-determined) seemed
Mason -- Kamennitsin (from kamennitsa, 1175) [SRIa VII: 42]; Kamenshchikov
In other cases,
they are marks of status more than pastime (estate owner, dweller).
Determining which are and which are not, however, is not a terribly productive
Wife of church reader -- D'iachitsin (from d'iachitsa, 16th century) [SRIa IV: 399]
Player, gudok -- Gudochnikov (from gudochnik, 1589) [SRIa IV:
Handicraftsman -- Kustarev (1580) [178]
Many of these occupations lacked significant status, but were carried with pride from generation
found in Wickenden include:
Window-frame maker -- Okonnichnikov (from okonnichnik, 1583) [SRIa XII: 336]
include:
Baker -- Khlebnikov (from Khlebnik, 1498) [138]; Pshenichnikov (1624)
discussion in Wickenden's study of grammar. Player, domra -- Domracheev (1570) [72]*
Names found in Wickenden
7. Moscow: Nauka, 1975-1999+. clothing manufacture make a distinct category of occupations. I: 1185]
For
Cellarer -- Kelarev (1609) [135]
Player, domra -- Domracheev (1570) [72]*
Housekeeper -- Kliuchnikov (1527) [150]; Kliushnikov (1594-5) [150]
The ones
And then, finally, there are a variety of names that do not seem to fit under any other
with
is
Smith [Bel] -- Kovalevich (1585) [165]
Book, Third Edition. Los Altos CA: Free Trumpet Press West, 1989. non-patronymic bynames are rare in period, occupational ones are among the most common of
Late Period Names. Cooper [Bel] -- Bondarovich (1536) [35]
Ecclesiastical
Return to Paul's Archive. Cellarer -- Kelarev (1609) [135]
"I've been flooded with abuse after announcing I'm keeping my
Surveyer, land -- Verbshchikov (from verbshchik, 1563) [SRIa II: 82]
They are names which have been misidentified within Wickenden for one reason or
[SRIa II: 255], Estate-owner -- Pomeschikov (from pomeschik, 1497) [SRE II: 1175];
to be period. Bochkarev ("cooper") could be theoretically constructed from Bochkar', but this given name
include:
with
Late Period Names. And then we have the Third Estate itself.
The surname is
1) Because of the rather unique category of names that the ones listed here fall into, I have
Book, Third Edition. were a variety of other trades which, while not highly specialized, were no less crucial for the day
Normal IL: Free Trumpet Press West, 2000/1996/1994. also out of period):
Dweller -- Zhikharev (1495) [419]*
also out of period):
Diver -- Vodolazov (from vodolaz, 1609 -- rather late period!) Ivanovi (Croatian and Serbian origin) meaning son of Ivan. sub-categories) that should make finding a name much easier.
Psalm Reader -- Psalomshchikov (from psalomshchik 1584) [SRIa XXI: 34]
Coachman -- Voznitsyn (c1495) [404]
Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1972. (sigh!) Wife of priest -- Popad'in (1539) [275]
that
Belarus, and Heb = Hebrew). Bibliography
For the
Edition. Deacon -- D'iakonov (1578-9) [79]
The resources that are available for the study of occupational bynames are, as a rule, less
Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1972. For
Abbot -- Igumnov (15th century) [118]
The remaining commercial occupations found in Unbegaun could not be documented directly
Porokhovshchikov ("gunpowder maker") could be theoretically constructed from
Ecclesiastical
Like foodstuffs, the craftsmen who
And, while it is probably true that such things are important, we
Nailer -- Gvozdarev (from gvozdar', 1574) [SRIa IV: 14]
B. J. Gerth].
Slovar' russkogo iazyka
Occupational bynames of this class found in Wickenden include:
category.
(1548) [366]
Several other names
Several more examples cannot be directly documented, but can be inferred because the names
We end up with a formidible collection
Music/Entertainment
Deacon -- D'iakonov (1578-9) [79]
Late or Out of Period Names. based on period words, include:
sveshchnik, 16th century) [SRIa XXIII: 158]; Sveshch'nikov (from sveshch'nik, 1096)
Late or Out of Period Names. And then we have the Third Estate itself.
Akademiia nauk SSSR/Rossisskaia akademiia nauk. Unbegaun: Izvozdnikov -- "cabman or carrier" -- from izvozdnik (17th century) [SRIa VI: 126];
Like foodstuffs, the craftsmen who
occupations practiced by craftsmen.
in Wickenden include:
their occupations exist as period words (and while many more of the products themselves can be
Tailor -- Kravtsovich (1567) [168]; Portniagin (1621) [277]; Shvalev (c1495)
In some cases, they are hardly "occupations" at all (dice player, rogue). and Denshchikov -- "officer's servant" -- from denshchik (1639) [SRIa IV: 215]. for
Smith [Ukr] -- Koval'chuk (1609) [165]
Congregational Reader [Heb] -- Kazanov (Early 15th century) [134]*; Kazanovich
"fuller" (Volnotep, 1600) [400], from which we can presume Volnotepov; and the Ukrainian
This east Ashkenazic occupational surname refers to a fence maker or carpenter. Estate-owner -- Pomeschikov (from pomeschik, 1497) [SRE II: 1175];
include:
is
Tumanova, Tatiana Nikolaevna [a.k.a.
11th century) [SRE I: 608]
are:
Runner -- Skorokhodov (c1495) [332]
Sciences. Music/Entertainment
Names found in
These are guilty
So for example Kolarov and Arabadjiev both come from "cartwright".
have been constructed out of them in period. Minstrel -- Skomorokhov (1563) [331]
Carpenter -- Plotnikov (1498) [270]
Psalm Reader -- Psalomshchikov (from psalomshchik 1584) [SRIa XXI: 34]
those unfamiliar with Russian byname construction, I would refer you to the more thorough
1610) [301] which can give us Rudometov (although the surname is probably out of period); and
Late Period Names. [134]; Tiunov
Balakirev 17. Abbot -- Igumnov (15th century) [118]
[52]; Monakov
Dweller -- Zhikharev (1495) [419]*
Archpriest -- Protopopov (1570) [285]
There are a fair number of these found in Wickenden as period surnames: Names found in Wickenden as period given names only include: The remaining agricultural occupations found in Unbegaun could not be documented directly. Not a large category of occupations or source for
They are Flayer or Fleecer -- Zhivoderov (from
also out of period):
And given the stress placed on strong centralized
Cooper [Bel] -- Bondarovich (1536) [35]
Boat-owner -- Lodeishchikov (from lodeishchik, 1357) [SRE II: 41]
(2000) of Wickenden and this article, this article is more accurate and up-to-date. Book, Third Edition. sciences do generate one byname and two given names found in Wickenden. izvozhnikov, 1478) [SRIa VI: 126]; Izvoznikov (from izvoznik, 1071) [SRIa VI: 126]
(sigh!) Grinder -- Tolcheninov (1640) [367]; Tolchkov (1506) [368]
sciences do generate one byname and two given names found in Wickenden. Those that could not be documented above, but which could be
Several more examples cannot be directly documented, but can be inferred because the names
Bibliography
Producers of
Names found as given names (but not as bynames) in Wickenden include: "church reader"
Servant -- Iarygin (1594-5) [116]; Iaryshkin (c1495) [116]*; Kazakov (c1495)
Servant -- Iarygin (1594-5) [116]; Iaryshkin (c1495) [116]*; Kazakov (c1495)
category.
In some cases, they have been placed in the wrong location, while in others their
Names from Unbegaun that could not be found in Wickenden, but could be documented as
Edition.
Tinker -- Sudoplatov (1576) [350]
only dated to 1628 [30], making the patronymic unlikely to be period. Interestingly, although their surnames are often derived from localities in Russia and Poland, many Russian Jewish surnames are also derived from German and Austrian localities. Innkeeper -- Korch'marev (from korch'mar', 15th century) [SRIa VII: 351]
(1623-4) [219]
Occupational Surnames. Abbot -- Igumnov (15th century) [118]
Postman -- Pochtarev (from pochtar', 1644) [SRIa XVIII: 79]
sveshchnik, 16th century) [SRIa XXIII: 158]; Sveshch'nikov (from sveshch'nik, 1096)
Other
For the
based on period words, include:
Seamstress -- Shveikin (1539-40) [328]
Golubev - This unique name comes from the Russian word for "pigeon". I: 1185], Nailer -- Gvozdarev (from gvozdar', 1574) [SRIa IV: 14], Painter -- Znamenshchikov (from znamenshchik, 1585) [SRE I: 990], Salt-worker -- Solovarov (from solovar, 1391) [SRE III: 461], Shipbuilder -- Korabl'chiev (from korabl'chii, 12th century) [SRE I: 1285], Surveyer, land -- Verbshchikov (from verbshchik, 1563) [SRIa II: 82], Tar-Boiler -- Degtiarev (1498) [63]; Dekhtiarev (c1495) [63]*, Window-frame maker -- Okonnichnikov (from okonnichnik, 1583) [SRIa XII: 336], Mill Owner -- Zavodchikov (from zavodchik, 1646) [SRIa V: 155], Postman -- Pochtarev (from pochtar', 1644) [SRIa XVIII: 79], Groom (or literally "by the mane") -- Kologrivov (1555-6) [154], Housekeeper -- Kliuchnikov (1527) [150]; Kliushnikov (1594-5) [150], Servant -- Iarygin (1594-5) [116]; Iaryshkin (c1495) [116]*; Kazakov (c1495)
Wozniak - This name comes from the Polish word wozny, meaning clerk. Given the preponderance of such
Goldsmith -- Zolotarev (1594-5) [424]
[SRIa].
definitions have been incorrectly given. Occupations from the
Servant [Bel] -- Gaidukov (1649) [94]*
Groom (or literally "by the mane") -- Kologrivov (1555-6) [154]
Wife of church reader -- D'iachitsin (from d'iachitsa, 16th century) [SRIa IV: 399]
1580) [SRIa XV: 140]
Names documented only through the use of period words, include:
SCA, the most useful way to organize the names is by type of occupation so that a person can
(2000) of Wickenden and this article, this article is more accurate and up-to-date. Plavil'shchikov -- "founder" -- can be derived from the late
Occupations from the
(1565)
Dice player -- Kostarev (1648) [163]*
[SRIa].
the wisest approach.
is
seem probable enough.
Potter, jug -- Kuvshinnikov (1614) [178]
occupations practiced by craftsmen.
Porokhovshchikov ("gunpowder maker") could be theoretically constructed from
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