Ipatov

Ipatov is a Russian surname. It is a patronymic surname formed from the given name Ipat, with the suffix -ov indicating a relation such as “son of” or “belonging to.” The feminine form is Ipatova. The given name Ipat is an older Slavic form that appears in historical naming practices; its exact origins are not always clear, but it has been used in various Slavic languages and Orthodox communities.

The surname Ipatov is most commonly found in Russia and among Russian-speaking populations, and it also occurs in other countries of the former Soviet Union, as well as in diaspora communities around the world. When transliterated into the Latin alphabet, it is commonly rendered as Ipatov; variants include Ipatow, Ippatov, and the corresponding feminine forms Ipatova or Ipatowa in some contexts.

There are multiple unrelated families that bear the name, and individuals with the surname appear in a range of fields, including academia, sports, and the arts. As with many patronymic surnames, the distribution and frequency of Ipatov reflect historical naming practices and migration patterns rather than a single lineage.