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UK surname

Georgieva

A surname derived from a feminine version of the Greek name George.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Waltham Forest, Kensington and Chelsea and Merton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Georgieva is 791 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

791

2016, ranked #6,984

Peak year

2016

791 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 791 in 2016, ranked #6,984.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Georgieva surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Georgieva surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Georgieva 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 3 #38,317
1998 modern 2 #38,550
1999 modern 1 #38,820
2000 modern 2 #38,472
2001 modern 4 #37,862
2002 modern 10 #36,902
2003 modern 18 #36,115
2004 modern 36 #34,717
2005 modern 62 #32,708
2006 modern 80 #31,149
2007 modern 150 #22,212
2008 modern 203 #18,470
2009 modern 246 #16,597
2010 modern 300 #14,730
2011 modern 364 #12,713
2012 modern 556 #9,092
2013 modern 609 #8,636
2014 modern 693 #7,837
2015 modern 736 #7,429
2016 modern 791 #6,984

Geography

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Where Georgievas 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 Waltham Forest, Kensington and Chelsea and Merton. 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 Waltham Forest 028 Waltham Forest
2 Waltham Forest 017 Waltham Forest
3 Kensington and Chelsea 009 Kensington and Chelsea
4 Merton 008 Merton
5 Merton 013 Merton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Georgieva

These lists show first names that appear often with the Georgieva 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 Georgieva

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

Georgieva 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

Georgieva falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Georgieva 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Georgieva

The surname Georgieva originates from Bulgaria and has its roots in the medieval period. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the male first name Georgi, which is the Bulgarian version of George. This name can be traced back to the Greek name Georgios, meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker."

Georgieva is a common surname in Bulgaria, especially in regions with a strong tradition of agriculture. The earliest recorded instances of this surname date back to the 14th century, when it appeared in tax records and land registries of the Bulgarian Empire.

During the Ottoman rule over Bulgaria, from the 15th to the 19th century, the Georgieva surname became more widespread, as it was often adopted by Bulgarians who converted to Islam and took on Turkish-style surnames.

One notable historical figure bearing the Georgieva surname was Sofroniy Georgieva, a 17th-century Bulgarian cleric and writer who authored several religious texts and contributed to the preservation of the Bulgarian language and culture during the Ottoman period.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Rayna Georgieva, a 19th-century Bulgarian revolutionary and activist who played a crucial role in the struggle for national liberation from Ottoman rule.

In the 20th century, several individuals with the Georgieva surname made significant contributions in various fields. Tsvetana Georgieva (1924-2007) was a renowned Bulgarian writer and translator, known for her works of fiction and poetry.

Rumyana Georgieva (1945-2021) was a celebrated Bulgarian opera singer who performed on prestigious stages around the world, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York.

Irina Georgieva (born 1966) is a Bulgarian economist and politician who served as the Executive Director of the World Bank Group from 2017 to 2022.

The Georgieva surname has also been found in other Slavic countries, such as Russia and Serbia, where it has similar origins and meanings related to the name George and its variants.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Georgieva surname: questions and answers

How common is the Georgieva surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 791 in 2016. That gives Georgieva a modern rank of #6,984.

What does the Georgieva surname mean?

A surname derived from a feminine version of the Greek name George.

What does the Georgieva map show?

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