Asenov

Asenov is a surname of Bulgarian origin. While it is not a common British surname, it may be found among individuals of Bulgarian descent living in the United Kingdom.

The surname Asenov is derived from the Bulgarian first name Asen, which means "healthy" or "strong." The addition of the suffix "-ov" makes it a typical Bulgarian patronymic surname, meaning "son of Asen."

Individuals bearing the surname Asenov may have ancestral ties to the historical Asen dynasty, a medieval Bulgarian royal house that ruled the Second Bulgarian Empire in the 12th and 13th centuries.

Like many surnames with a patronymic origin, Asenov demonstrates a family connection based on the paternal line. Those with the surname Asenov may have diverse family histories and genealogies that tie them to Bulgarian heritage.

While the surname Asenov is not prevalent in Britain, its presence reflects the rich tapestry of immigration and cultural exchange that enriches British society.

There are approximately 26 people named Asenov in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Asenov.

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