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UK surname

Angelov

A patronymic surname indicating the bearer's father's name was Angel.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hounslow, Newham and Enfield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Angelov is 232 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

232

2016, ranked #17,694

Peak year

2016

232 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 232 in 2016, ranked #17,694.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Angelov surname distribution map

The map shows where the Angelov surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Angelov surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Angelov over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1997 modern 5 #37,891
1998 modern 4 #38,082
1999 modern 4 #38,100
2000 modern 3 #38,248
2001 modern 3 #38,091
2002 modern 6 #37,532
2003 modern 10 #36,964
2004 modern 20 #36,053
2005 modern 26 #35,674
2006 modern 30 #35,526
2007 modern 60 #33,539
2008 modern 81 #31,713
2009 modern 99 #29,754
2010 modern 134 #25,263
2011 modern 139 #24,507
2012 modern 187 #20,086
2013 modern 207 #19,093
2014 modern 216 #18,705
2015 modern 218 #18,478
2016 modern 232 #17,694

Geography

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Where Angelovs are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hounslow, Newham and Enfield. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hounslow 022 Hounslow
2 Newham 001 Newham
3 Newham 026 Newham
4 Enfield 027 Enfield
5 Enfield 031 Enfield

Forenames

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First names often paired with Angelov

These lists show first names that appear often with the Angelov surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Angelov

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Angelov, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Angelov surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Angelov household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Angelov is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Angelov is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Angelov falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Angelov is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Angelov, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Angelov

The surname Angelov has its origins in Bulgaria, dating back to the 9th century AD. It is derived from the Bulgar word "angel," meaning "messenger" or "angel." The name is believed to have been initially given to individuals who held positions as messengers or heralds in the courts of Bulgarian nobles or rulers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Angelov can be found in the Boril Synodicon, a medieval Bulgarian manuscript dating back to the 13th century. It mentions a certain "Angelov Bozhidar," who was a prominent nobleman and military leader during the Second Bulgarian Empire.

In the 14th century, the Angelov family was well-established in the region of Veliko Tarnovo, which was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire at the time. Records from this period indicate that several members of the Angelov clan held important positions within the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and the imperial court.

During the Ottoman rule over Bulgaria, which lasted from the late 14th century until the 19th century, the Angelov surname continued to be widely used among Bulgarians. One notable figure from this period was Vasil Angelov (1770-1853), a Bulgarian revolutionary and activist who played a significant role in the struggles against Ottoman oppression.

Another prominent individual with the surname Angelov was Petko Angelov (1812-1888), a Bulgarian writer, teacher, and one of the founders of modern Bulgarian literature. He was instrumental in establishing the first modern Bulgarian school system and promoting the use of the Bulgarian language in education.

In the 20th century, Ivan Angelov (1914-1993) was a renowned Bulgarian painter and sculptor whose works embodied the spirit of Bulgarian folk traditions and national identity. His art pieces can be found in various museums and galleries across Bulgaria and beyond.

While the Angelov surname has its roots in Bulgaria, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Bulgarian people.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Angelov surname: questions and answers

How common is the Angelov surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 232 in 2016. That gives Angelov a modern rank of #17,694.

What does the Angelov surname mean?

A patronymic surname indicating the bearer's father's name was Angel.

What does the Angelov map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Angelov bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.