GULIYEV
Guliyev
Guliyev is a relatively uncommon British surname which originates from Azerbaijan, a country situated in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia. The name is of Azerbaijani origin and is derived from the Azerbaijani word "gül", meaning "rose". Surnames ending in "-iyev" are a common feature in Azerbaijani culture, denoting "son of" a given male name to show patrilineal descent.
Due to historical migrations and movements of populations, the surname Guliyev has also found its way to the United Kingdom, where it is held by a small number of individuals. The bearers of this surname in Britain likely have familial roots in Azerbaijan or its surrounding regions.
As is the case with many surnames of foreign origin in the UK, the surname Guliyev may have undergone variations in spelling or pronunciation over time. Nevertheless, it serves as a testament to the diverse cultural heritage that enriches the British population.
There are approximately 27 people named Guliyev in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Guliyev.