TOFAN
Tofan
Tofan is a British surname of Romanian origins, believed to have been brought to the United Kingdom by immigrants from Romania. The name Tofan is of Romanian descent and is said to have originated from the Romanian word "tofan," meaning "hurricane" or "storm."
The earliest known recordings of the surname Tofan in British records date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, coinciding with periods of increased immigration from Eastern Europe to the United Kingdom. It is often found in areas with established immigrant communities, particularly in urban centres.
Families bearing the surname Tofan have been known to have diverse backgrounds and occupations, ranging from labourers to professionals. The name Tofan may have undergone variations in spelling over the years due to transliteration from the original Romanian language.
The Tofan surname is a testament to the rich tapestry of multicultural influences that have shaped the British population over the centuries. Today, individuals with the surname Tofan can be found across various regions of the United Kingdom, contributing to the vibrant diversity of British society.
There are approximately 46 people named Tofan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Tofan.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Bogdan
- Ciprian
- Daniel
- Dumitru
- Emanuel
- Florin
- Ionut
- Nicholas
- Sorin
- Valentin
Female
- Angelica
- Asma
- Ayanna
- Carmen
- Cristina
- Dorina
- Elena
- Ionela
- Iulia
- Nicoleta