Kononov (masculine), Kononova (feminine) is a Russian patronymic surname derived from the given name Konon. The Kononovs could have been named after the son, grandson, or nephew of someone named Konon (Latin ‘Conon, Conan’). Subsequently, this nickname became a family name and was officially registered as such.
The family name Kononov belongs to the category of surnames derived from the full form of an ancestor's name. Similar surnames were used by the social elite, the nobility, or a family that enjoyed high authority in their native settlement. Neighbors respectfully addressed members of such a family by their full name, in contrast to other families who were usually referred to by diminutive or derivative nicknames.
Notable people with the surname include:
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