IVANOV
Ivanov
Ivanov is a surname of Eastern European origin, particularly common in Russia and Bulgaria. The name is derived from the given name Ivan, which is the Slavic form of John, a name with Biblical origins meaning "God is gracious."
Distribution and Meaning
The surname Ivanov is predominantly found in countries with Slavic populations, with Russia being the most common place of occurrence. In Bulgaria, the surname Ivanov is also widely spread, signifying the prevalence of this surname across multiple Eastern European countries.
Notable Individuals with the Surname
- Petar Ivanov (1927-2011): A Bulgarian astronomer known for his contributions to the field of astrophysics.
- Ivan Ivanov (b. 1985): A Russian footballer who plays as a defender for the Russian national team.
- Maria Ivanova: A fictional character in the novel "Ivanov" by Russian writer Anton Chekhov.
The surname Ivanov illustrates the enduring influence of Slavic culture and history in Eastern Europe, with a distinct link to the name Ivan and its significance within the region.
There are approximately 930 people named Ivanov in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,795th most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named Ivanov.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Aleksandar
- Anton
- Atanas
- Dimitar
- Emil
- Georgi
- Ivan
- Ivo
- Nikolay
- Petar
- Roumen
- Sergey
- Vladimir
- Yani
Female
- Alison
- Angel
- Audrey
- Diana
- Jean
- Maria
- Marian
- Mihaela
- Nikola
- Valerie