GEORGESCU
Georgescu
Georgescu is a Romanian surname with origins in the Eastern European country of Romania. This surname is derived from the given name "George", which is of Greek origin and means "farmer" or "worker of the earth". The suffix "–escu" is a typical Romanian suffix that signifies "son of".
History
The surname Georgescu is considered to be of Romanian Orthodox Christian origin. It is common among the Romanian population and is particularly prevalent in the region of Wallachia, which is located in the southern part of Romania.
Distribution
While primarily a Romanian surname, some individuals with the surname Georgescu have migrated to other countries, including the United Kingdom. The UK has a small but notable Romanian community, and as a result, the surname Georgescu can be found among the Romanian diaspora in Britain.
Notable People
Notable individuals with the surname Georgescu include:
- Radu Georgescu - Romanian entrepreneur and investor.
- Eugen Georgescu - Romanian football player.
- Marina Georgescu - Romanian actress.
The surname Georgescu carries with it a sense of Romanian cultural heritage and identity, representing a connection to the history and traditions of Romania.
There are approximately 82 people named Georgescu in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Georgescu.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- Cezar
- Constantin
- Cristian
- Eugen
- Marius
- Mihai
- Stefan
- Tudor
- Vlad
Female
- Alina
- Cristiana
- Cristina
- Dana
- Emilia
- Gabriela
- Iulia
- Laura
- Maria
- Sorina