Tretyakov

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Tretyakov and the feminine form Tretyakova ( Russian Третьяков / Третьякова , scientific transliteration Tret'jakov / Tret'jakova , English transcription Tretyakov / Tretyakova ) is a Russian family name.

Origin and meaning

Tretyakov is a modification of the non-church male given name Tretyak, which was very common in earlier times. This is the name usually given to the third child in a family if it was a boy. The family name Tretyakov was originally widespread, especially in northern Russia.

Name bearer

Tretyakov

Tretyakova

See also

Individual evidence

  1. Tretyakov, Dictionary of Russian Family Names. Retrieved January 29, 2011