In the world there are a huge number of surnames, each of which has its own history, its own unique meaning. What is the origin of the name Prokhorov, which is considered widespread, but not included in the number of popular?
Main version
Most often, the name Prokhorov is associated with the name Prokhor, which was very common a couple of centuries ago. In addition, the following options originate from this anthroponym:
- Prohnov.
- Proshunin.
- Prokhorkin.
And according to some versions the list is supplemented by:
- Pronichkov.
- Pronkin.
- Pronin.
- Pronichev.
- Pron
- Pronov.
The source name has Greek roots and in translation from this ancient language means “sang”, “turned on”.
How was the surname formed? It is believed that initially was the head of the family, his name is Prokhor. After the birth of his sons, they began to say "Prokhorov son", referring to "son of Prokhor." So there was a popular surname.
Patron
What is another origin of the name Prokhorov?
The patron of all its owners is considered Prokhor Pechersky, nicknamed Lebednik. This monk is known for his ascetic lifestyle. So, he didn’t eat ordinary bread as food, and he rubbed a quinoa plant between his fingers, making flour from it - this was what he ate. In the summer he stockpiled for the winter, and also drank nothing but water.
Because of the ongoing wars, the peasants were not able to cultivate the land, so there was a famine. Pechersky began to do even more of his flour in order to help those in need. People according to his recipe began to make bread, but in the wrong hands it turned out to be bitter and was not suitable for food. Then the hungry began to seek help from Lebednik, who did not refuse anyone, treating them to sweets as sweet as honey.
It is also known that he managed to turn the ashes into salt by the power of prayer. However, when the prince decided to deceive the righteous, the ashes again turned into salt. This miracle became the reason for the fame of St. Pechersky.
Dynasty
Considering the origin of the name Prokhorov, it should be noted that the first dynasty of entrepreneurs - its carriers appeared at the end of the 18th century. In 1799, the peasant Vasily Prokhorov opened a textile factory known as the Trekhgornaya manufactory.
In the 40s of the 19th century, the Prokhorov brothers opened a trading house, later one of them, Ivan, founded the Partnership of the Prokhorov three-mountain manufactory. So the name was glorified.
