GANCHEV

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Ganchev

The surname Ganchev is of Bulgarian origin and is relatively uncommon in the United Kingdom. The name is derived from the personal name Ivan, a Slavic variant of John, which is a common given name in Bulgaria. The suffix "-ev" indicates "son of," so "Ganchev" can be translated as "son of Ivan."

Individuals with the surname Ganchev are likely to have Bulgarian ancestry or connections. The name may have been brought to the UK through immigration or by descendants of Bulgarian immigrants. While not widely known in British genealogical records, the Ganchev surname represents a link to Bulgaria and its cultural heritage.

There are approximately 28 people named Ganchev in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Ganchev.

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