CHOLAKOV
Cholakov
Cholakov is a surname of Bulgarian origin that may also be found in several other countries such as Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan among others. It is derived from the Bulgarian given name "Kolyo," which is a diminutive of Nikolay, the equivalent of Nicholas in English.
Historically, individuals bearing the surname Cholakov were likely to be of Bulgarian descent, with the name being passed down through generations as a family name. The suffix "-ov" in the surname is a common Slavic ending denoting "son of," indicating descent from an ancestor named Kolyo or Nikolay.
The dispersion of the Cholakov surname to other countries can be attributed to various factors such as migration, intermarriage, or historical events. As a result, you may encounter individuals with the surname Cholakov in regions beyond Bulgaria.
Although there may not be prominent public figures or historical figures associated with the surname Cholakov, each individual bearing this surname contributes to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity within the British society and beyond.
There are approximately 15 people named Cholakov in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Cholakov.