By surname is meant a certain male verbal gene, which is inherited. A man from childhood remembers it and carries it through his whole life as something important. Our article is for those who want to learn about the meaning of the names Shvetsov and Shvets. These names came from the European group related to professions and occupations.
The riddle of the name Shvetsov
The surname Shvetsov is quite common. The owners of this name are proud of their ancestors, many of them fell into the documentation confirming their significance in the history of Russia. Even the ancient Slavs, in addition to the name, gave the person a nickname. This was due to a small number of church names. Nicknames hinted at the type of activity, character traits, the appearance of the owner. Sometimes there was a hint of nationality, place of birth. There are two interpretations of the origin of the name Shvetsov:
- Professional value. In the Pskov and Tver regions, a man who sews boots was called a Swiss.
- Historical roots. After the defeat of the Swedes near Poltava, many Swedish troops remained in some areas.
When was the surname Shvetsov documented
To understand the origin of the name Shvetsov, you need to know about its first record. The consolidation and transfer of surnames by inheritance began in the XIV century. The origin of the Shvetsov family leads to Solvychegodsk, Vyatka, Solikamsk. It was there that in the 14th century the name of the Shvetsovs was recorded. It was then that names appeared in the form of adjectives having the suffixes -ov / ev, -in.
In the XVIII century, a decree was issued on the assignment of names to all and the issuance of documents. The one who had the nickname Shvets received the name Shvetsov. This is how we can briefly explain the origin of the name Shvetsov. The first bearer of this name most likely worked as a shoemaker or had something to do with this occupation.
Origin of the name Shvets, nationality of representatives
A fairly common Jewish group of surnames is considered. For their education, they took words from the German language, Hebrew, Yiddish. Surnames based on the Slavic language were also created. Many are interested in what nationality the Swedes belong to. Once on the territory of Belarus and Ukraine, the master-shoemaker was called the Swiss. This profession was popular among different nations. There were many sayings and wise sayings about the Swedes. By the way, Ilya Shvets is called the alternative name of Nikita Kozhemyaki.
Chronicle papers indicate that residents with the name Shvets were representatives of high society, belonged to the Moscow middle class. They are mentioned in the index of the census of times of Ivan the Terrible.
First, the Swedes appeared in Ukraine, Belarus, Poland. There is another explanation for this surname - toponymic. In Poland there was the town of Svec, in German it sounds - "Shvets". So its inhabitants could be called Swedish.
Famous Shvetsovs and Swedes
Names, nicknames and surnames just did not arise. Beautiful lines appear in memory:
Let's honor our fathers and grandfathers,
Surname carry, as pride, through the ages.
She is not a whim at all - the name of a man,
Surname fate is given for a reason.
Surnames are so diverse - funny, funny, wise. The main thing is what features their representatives possess. Dozens of famous people represented the names of Shvetsov and Shvets. After all, these surnames are not very rare in Russia and neighboring countries. So the famous marathon runner, track and field coach Leonid Shvetsov acts as a bright carrier of the surname. You can watch the triumphal photo above.
From the Soviet era, many remembered the football player and coach V.S. Shvetsov. The hero of the Soviet Union, who died in 1943, was Ivan Ivanovich Shvetsov. The Shvetsovs also showed themselves in science. The famous aircraft designer was Arkady Dmitrievich Shvetsov. Many know the Russian hockey player Shvetsov Alexander.
The surname Shvets was glorified by journalists, football players, poets, politicians. The famous geologist was the winner of the Savarensky prize - Vladimir Mikhailovich Shvets. Hero of Ukraine, participating in Euromaidan and killed at the hands of a sniper, was former midshipman Viktor Nikolaevich Shvets. The production designer in the Soviet era was Yuri Pavlovich Shvets. The bishop of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, the rector of the Taurida Theological Seminary is Rostislav Filippovich Shvets. It is useful for those who love pop music to find out information about the soloist of the Russian-Ukrainian group VIA Gra. Her name is Yana Igorevna Shvets.