FILIPOV
Filipov
Filipov is a British surname originating from Bulgaria. This surname is a patronymic derivative of the Slavic personal name Filip, which means "lover of horses" in Greek. The suffix "-ov" denotes "son of".
The Filipov surname is not widely common in the United Kingdom, as it is predominantly found in regions with Bulgarian communities. Individuals bearing the surname Filipov often have ancestors who migrated from Bulgaria to the UK.
Like many surnames, Filipov reflects the history and heritage of its bearers, connecting them to their Bulgarian roots. Over the years, variations of the surname may have emerged through Anglicisation or other adaptations as the name became more integrated into British culture.
There are approximately 27 people named Filipov in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Filipov.
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