The surname is the main source of information about a person's ancestors. That is why this mystery excites each of us. In this article we will talk about the origin of the name Kondratiev and satisfy the curiosity of its bearers. Like any other, it also has several versions of the origin, and, therefore, several meanings. The whole difficulty of finding the origins of origin and formation lies in its prevalence among the Slavs. Note that this surname is included in the list of 250 most popular in Russia.
Versions of the origin of the name Kondratiev
Version one:
The origin of the appearance, according to this version, is the name Kondraty (Kodrat), which translates as "a warrior carrying a spear." Surprising is the fact that this phrase will also serve as a translation of the name Kondratiev (female version).
Version two:
According to this version, the source of occurrence is the transition from the church name Kondraty, which in turn is translated from Latin as"broad-shouldered, square".
Version three:
You can't argue that this surname is quite common, so its bearers should look for their ancestors, including among the representatives of the noble Kondratyev family, who lived in the Kharkov province.
The coat of arms of this noble family deserves special attention. The shield on the coat of arms is divided into two parts horizontally. Its upper part also has a vertical division. The upper right part is painted blue, it depicts a golden cross and a crescent, pointing upwards with sharp ends.
The upper left side is painted black and features three silver octagonal stars in the shape of a small pyramid. Let's go down and look at the lower half of the shield, painted red. It depicts a crossed saber and an arrow, pointing down with their sharp ends. The crown of the shield is a crowned helmet adorned with ostrich feathers. The shield is located on the background of a red substrate, the reverse side of which is gold.
Contemporaries
Having de alt with the main versions of the origin of the surname Kondratiev (female form) and Kondratiev (male form), you should turn your attention to the famous people who wore it. Below are the names of some famous personalities:
- Russian poet and prose writer Alexander Alekseevich Kondratiev;
- Russian hockey player Maxim Valerievich Kondratiev;
- Russian scientist, physicist and chemist Viktor Nikolaevich Kondratiev;
- Russian economist and politicianNikolai Dmitrievich Kondratiev.
Of course, this is by no means a complete list of famous owners of the surname, in fact, this list is much longer. If you yourself are its bearer, then perhaps you yourself will someday become a part, a continuation of this list, making your family even more famous in the world.
First name place names
In Russia, there are even streets named after the famous Kondratievs:
- Goryachiy Klyuch city, Kondratiev street.
- Svobodny City, Kondratiev Street.
- City of Ekaterinburg, Kondratiev street.
- Moscow City, Bolshoy Kondratievsky Lane.
- Moscow City, Sredniy Kondratievsky Lane.
- City of St. Petersburg, Kondratievsky Avenue.
Conclusion
It is worth noting that the exact time and place of origin and origin of the name Kondratiev is a mystery shrouded in darkness. The versions presented above are only historical guesses, which are supported by a small number of facts found by scientists. It is important to take into account that the historical process of the emergence and spread of surnames in the world is quite long and complex. However, it remains clear that this surname is of great historical value and, without a doubt, is an important part of Slavic culture.
