Prochorov

Prochorov is a surname of Slavic origin, most commonly encountered among Russian-speaking populations. It is a transliteration variant of the more widely used name Prokhorov, and appears in various Westernized spellings in historical and contemporary records.

Etymology and meaning: The surname is typically formed from the given name Prokhor, with the patronymic suffix -ov, indicating a lineage or descent from the person named Prokhor. The root name Prokhor is the Russian form of a given name of Greek origin, often associated with saints and early Christian usage. As with many Russian surnames, Prochorov thus roughly conveys “son of Prokhor” or “belonging to Prokhor.”

Variants and transliteration: Prochorov reflects a specific transliteration choice from Cyrillic into Latin script. The more common English rendering is Prokhorov, but Prochorov and other minor variants have appeared in literature, immigration records, and personal histories depending on the transliteration standards used at the time and place of writing.

Distribution and usage: The surname is found in Russia and other countries with Russian-speaking communities, including Ukraine and Belarus, as well as among members of the Russian diaspora abroad. It may also be encountered in historical documents, academic publications, and genealogical records written in multiple languages.

See also: Prokhorov, a closely related and more common transliteration of the same surname. The surname reflects a patronymic origin tied to the given name Prokhor.