PETROVA
Petrova
Petrova is a British surname with Slavic origins, notably found in Russian and Bulgarian ancestry. The name is derived from the masculine given name Petrov, which means "son of Peter" in reference to the widely used Christian name Peter.
The surname Petrova is commonly patronymic, indicating a direct paternal lineage. In traditional Slavic naming conventions, surnames ending in "-ov" or "-ova" denote "son of" or "daughter of," respectively. Therefore, Petrova is often associated with being the daughter of someone named Peter.
The spread of the surname Petrova to the United Kingdom can be attributed to migration and historical ties between Britain and Eastern Europe. Many Petrova families have settled in the UK over the years, contributing to the cultural diversity of British society.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Petrova may have made significant contributions to various fields, ranging from arts and academia to business and politics. As with many surnames, the name Petrova carries with it a rich tapestry of history and heritage, reflecting the unique stories and experiences of those who bear it.
There are approximately 562 people named Petrova in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Petrova.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Dimitar
- El
- Jordan
- Nikolay
- Oleg
- Petar
- Petros
- Stanislav
- Zanda
Female
- Anna
- Desislava
- Elena
- Irina
- Marina
- Mariya
- Milena
- Olga
- Petya
- Svetlana