The meaning and origin of the surname Novikov

The origin of the name Novikov often became the subject of study of linguists. The fact is that it is one of the 100 most famous, and not only in Russia, but around the world, tens of thousands of people wear it.

History and variety of Russian surnames

Surnames appear on the territory of future Russia only in the XIV century. Until that time, people basically added a nickname (their or their ancestor) or the name of the place of residence to their name. The first stable patrimonial appeals appear among the noble estates: princes, boyars, noble children. At the beginning of the 16th century, the Orthodox clergy, merchants, and city dwellers received their surnames. And after another century, they appear among the peasants.

In modern Russia there is such a variety of surnames as in no other country in the world. All of them can be divided into groups depending on their origin:

1. Educated on behalf of . Most of the Russian surnames are fundamentally the name of one of the ancestors. These are the well-known Ivanovs, Petrovs, Sidorovs, Ilyins, Borisovs and so on. Also, the basis may be Slavic or obsolete names - Antipovs, Zhdanovs, Nevzorovs, Osipovs, etc.
2. Educated from the profession . Human occupations are often reflected in the names of his descendants. So there were Bochkarevs, Kuznetsovs, Melnikovs, Karetnikovs, Khlebnikovs and so on.
3. Educated from status . People in society held different positions, and therefore there are the Bogateevs, Nuzhdins, Nevzgodina, Skorobogatovs and others in the world. By the way, the origin of the name Novikov is also associated with the status: “newcomers” were often referred to as newcomers in business or migrants.
4. Last names changed . At all times, Russia has been a multinational country, and therefore, many surnames are based on Tatar, Kalmyk, Buryat words. But immigrants from Europe often changed their pronunciation under the influence of a new environment. For example, the French Malieux became the Melin, and the British Hamilton - the Gametovs.

The origin and meaning of the name Novikov

Novikovs are just such a case when a generic name was formed from status in a society or group. And each time it was different people, times and circumstances. Scientists interpret the origin of the name Novikov in different ways. 3 versions are common:

1. Recruits in the army . Starting from the XII and up to the XVII century, young soldiers in the Russian squads were called "novices." This appeal lasted at least 5 years or until the first major battle. Young warriors could have left the service for some reason earlier, and often this nickname remained with them for the rest of their lives.
2. Immigrants . Rural communities in Russia have always been famous for their conservatism and are extremely reluctant to accept people from other parts of the world. Sometimes even the grandchildren of immigrants were called "novices" or "halls", that is, those who arrived from afar.
3. Derived from foreign nicknames . Surprisingly, some people with this surname have Czech or Polish roots. The transformation of Novak (novice) foreigners not in Novakovsky or Novakevich, but in the Novikovs occurred most often along the female side. For example, the husband was Novak, and his wife - Novakova. Given that it is more convenient for many to pronounce “and” after hard letters, a gradual verbal transformation took place.

Given these versions, the meaning of the surname Novikov in Old Slavonic, in modern or foreign languages, is "new to any business or place." As polls showed, in the average person she is associated with something elegant, slim, strong and individual. That is, in any case, the surname has a positive meaning.

Declensions, spelling and derivatives

The rules of the Russian language in relation to the surname Novikov are very simple: since it ends in s , the standard variants of declension apply. I.e:

• Who! What? - Novikov, Novikova.
• Whom? What? - Novikova, Novikova.
• To whom? Why? - Novikov, Novikova.
• Whom? What? - Novikov, Novikov.
• By whom? Than? - Novikov, Novikova.
• About whom? About what? - Novikovo, Novikova.

Declension is valid regardless of the stress in the surname.

Latin letters (for sending parcels abroad) - Novikov or Novikova.

It is worth noting that the root -nov- became the basis for many Russian surnames: Novitsky, Novichuk, Novosad, Novgorodtsev, Novichkov, Novobranov, Novopashin, Novoseltsev and so on. Their meaning, as well as the meaning of the surname Novikov, consists in the concept of "beginner" (in business, skill) or "new" (newcomer, newcomer).

Influence on fate

There is a contradictory theory that the F. I. O. of a person somehow influences his fate. The rule "you are your name" does not always work.

However, it is possible that the meaning and origin of the surname Novikov can somehow influence the personality. No wonder 56 Heroes of the Soviet Union wear it, and many people wearing it associate their lives with military service, law enforcement, medicine, sports and coaching, as well as for some reason music and theatrical stage. Although completely ordinary people who have not stood out in history are also missing.