TONEV
Tonev
The surname Tonev is of Bulgarian and Macedonian origin, deriving from the personal name 'Tone'. It is a variant of the Bulgarian surname 'Tonev'. The name likely originates from the Old Slavic word 'ton' meaning "tune" or "sound".
The pronunciation of Tonev is 'TOH-nev', with the stress placed on the first syllable. As a relatively uncommon surname, it is primarily found in Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and other countries with Slavic influences.
Individuals with the surname Tonev may be connected to various professions and backgrounds, indicative of diverse family histories and ancestral lines. As with many surnames, the lineage of the Tonev family may have been shaped by historical events, migrations, and cultural exchanges over time.
Due to its specific regional origins, the surname Tonev may hold particular significance within Bulgarian and Macedonian communities, serving as a point of pride and identity for those who bear it.
There are approximately 43 people named Tonev in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Tonev.
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