PANAYOTOVA
Panayotova
Origin and Meaning
Panayotova is a Bulgarian surname originating from the male given name "Panayot", which is the Bulgarian form of the name "Panagiotis". The name "Panagiotis" is of Greek origin, derived from the term "pan" (meaning all) and "agios" (meaning holy or sacred). Therefore, the surname Panayotova can be interpreted to mean "descendant of Panayot" or "belonging to the holy one".
Distribution and Migration
The surname Panayotova is primarily found in Bulgaria and is most commonly associated with individuals of Bulgarian descent. The name may have originated from the region of Bulgaria with a significant Greek influence, where the name Panayot is more common.
Notable Individuals
As a relatively uncommon surname, there are few notable individuals with the surname Panayotova in recorded history. However, individuals bearing this name may have made contributions in various fields, especially within the Bulgarian or Greek communities.
There are approximately 29 people named Panayotova in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Panayotova.