TODOROV
Todorov
The surname Todorov, derived from the Bulgarian and Macedonian given name Todor, is of Eastern European origin. It is a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Todor", with Todor being a variant of Theodore. The name Theodore is derived from the Greek words "theos" (god) and "dōron" (gift), thus it translates to "gift of God".
The Todorov surname is most commonly found in Bulgaria and other Slavic countries, where it can be traced back to medieval times. It is a relatively common surname, reflecting the popularity of the given name Todor in these regions.
Individuals bearing the surname Todorov have made contributions to various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts. As with many surnames, variations such as Todorova (feminine form) or Todorescu (Romanian) exist depending on the linguistic and cultural context.
The Todorov surname carries a sense of heritage and ancestry, connecting bearers to their Eastern European roots and the traditions of their forefathers.
There are approximately 316 people named Todorov in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Todorov.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Dimitar
- Georgi
- Ivan
- Martin
- Mladen
- Nikolay
- Petar
- Teodor
- Todor
- Valentin
- Vladimir
Female
- Andrea
- Donna
- Evelin
- Georgy
- Hannah
- Jacqueline
- Maria
- Marina
- Toni
- Valerie
Similar and related surnames
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