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UK surname

Georgiev

A surname of Slavic origin meaning "son of George".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barking and Dagenham, Newham and Waltham Forest.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Georgiev is 737 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

736

2016, ranked #7,409

Peak year

2015

737 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 736 in 2016, ranked #7,409.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Georgiev surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Georgiev surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Georgiev 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 6 #37,704
1998 modern 9 #37,189
1999 modern 15 #36,476
2000 modern 13 #36,635
2001 modern 11 #36,727
2002 modern 13 #36,570
2003 modern 27 #35,279
2004 modern 49 #33,647
2005 modern 82 #30,617
2006 modern 101 #28,125
2007 modern 178 #19,887
2008 modern 236 #16,736
2009 modern 295 #14,594
2010 modern 387 #12,301
2011 modern 406 #11,730
2012 modern 564 #9,014
2013 modern 627 #8,440
2014 modern 707 #7,712
2015 modern 737 #7,417
2016 modern 736 #7,409

Geography

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Where Georgievs 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 Barking and Dagenham, Newham and Waltham Forest. 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 Barking and Dagenham 016 Barking and Dagenham
2 Newham 031 Newham
3 Waltham Forest 014 Waltham Forest
4 Waltham Forest 022 Waltham Forest
5 Waltham Forest 027 Waltham Forest

Forenames

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First names often paired with Georgiev

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Georgiev

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Georgiev, 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 Georgiev 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 Georgiev 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, Georgiev 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

Georgiev 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

Georgiev 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Georgiev 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 Georgiev, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Georgiev

The surname Georgiev originated in Bulgaria, a country located in the Balkan region of Southeastern Europe. It dates back to the Middle Ages, specifically the 9th and 10th centuries, when the First Bulgarian Empire was at its peak.

Georgiev is a patronymic surname, derived from the Slavic given name Georgi, which in turn comes from the Greek name Georgios, meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker." This name was widely adopted after the Christianization of the Bulgarian people in the 9th century, as Saint George was a highly revered figure in the Eastern Orthodox faith.

The earliest known record of the Georgiev surname can be found in the Ravanitsa Charter, a legal document issued by the Bulgarian Tsar Ivan Shishman in 1378. It mentions a nobleman named Georgi Georgiev, who held lands in the region of Ravanitsa, near the modern-day city of Plovdiv.

Throughout the centuries, the Georgiev surname has been associated with several notable figures in Bulgarian history. One of the most prominent was Georgi Georgiev (1854-1935), a renowned writer, journalist, and activist who played a crucial role in the national revival movement and the struggle for Bulgarian independence from the Ottoman Empire.

Another influential bearer of the Georgiev name was Ivan Georgiev (1862-1916), a military officer who commanded the Bulgarian forces during the Balkan Wars and the early stages of World War I. He is remembered for his strategic leadership and contributions to the modernization of the Bulgarian army.

In the field of literature, Georgi Georgiev-Getz (1926-1983) was a celebrated poet and translator, known for his evocative portrayal of the Bulgarian landscape and rural life. His works have been widely translated and appreciated both domestically and internationally.

The surname Georgiev has also been carried by several notable athletes, including Dimitar Georgiev (born 1986), a professional footballer who has represented the Bulgarian national team and played for various clubs in Europe.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Georgi Georgiev (1904-1966), a renowned archaeologist and historian who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Thracian civilization. His excavations and research shed light on the rich cultural heritage of the region now known as Bulgaria.

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FAQ

Georgiev surname: questions and answers

How common is the Georgiev surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 736 in 2016. That gives Georgiev a modern rank of #7,409.

What does the Georgiev surname mean?

A surname of Slavic origin meaning "son of George".

What does the Georgiev map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Georgiev 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.