Ipatev

Ipatev, or Ipatiev, is a Russian surname and toponymic element. It is derived from the given name Ipaty (a form of Ipatios or Hippatius) and formed with the suffix -ev to indicate belonging or lineage. The name appears in historical records across Russia and has given rise to several places and institutions bearing the Ipatiev name, as well as to a noble family sometimes referred to as the House of Ipatiev. Variants in transliteration include Ipatiev, Ipatieyev, and Ipatev.

In Russian history, the Ipatiev name is associated with estates and institutions connected to families bearing the surname. The best-known uses in popular memory are a historic mansion in Yekaterinburg known as Ipatiev House, and a prominent monastery complex in Kostroma commonly referred to as the Spaso-Ipatyev or Ipatiev Monastery. The Ipatiev House is remembered for its association with the late imperial period and its place in 1918 events, while the Ipatiev Monastery remains an important religious and cultural site in Kostroma.

Notable individuals with the Ipatev/Ipatiev surname appear in historical records, though the specifics depend on transliteration and context. In addition to people, the name is encountered in reference to historic buildings and religious sites that carry the Ipatiev designation.

See also: Ipatiev, Ipatievsky, Ipateyev. If you are looking for a specific Ipatev, providing a regional or familial context helps narrow the search.