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UK surname

Mihaylov

A surname of Bulgarian origin meaning "son of Michael".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wiltshire, Sandwell and Greenwich.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mihaylov is 178 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

178

2016, ranked #21,160

Peak year

2016

178 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 178 in 2016, ranked #21,160.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Mihaylov surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mihaylov surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mihaylov 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 2 #38,557
1998 modern 6 #37,703
1999 modern 8 #37,367
2000 modern 6 #37,624
2001 modern 6 #37,456
2002 modern 6 #37,532
2003 modern 16 #36,304
2004 modern 22 #35,878
2005 modern 23 #35,924
2006 modern 37 #35,074
2007 modern 65 #33,045
2008 modern 77 #32,181
2009 modern 85 #31,717
2010 modern 102 #29,930
2011 modern 103 #29,589
2012 modern 127 #25,992
2013 modern 152 #23,438
2014 modern 170 #21,914
2015 modern 177 #21,220
2016 modern 178 #21,160

Geography

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Where Mihaylovs 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 Wiltshire, Sandwell, Greenwich, 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 Wiltshire 019 Wiltshire
2 Sandwell 012 Sandwell
3 Greenwich 029 Greenwich
4 Newham 012 Newham
5 Waltham Forest 026 Waltham Forest

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mihaylov

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mihaylov

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

Mihaylov 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

Mihaylov 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 Mihaylov 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 Mihaylov, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mihaylov

The surname Mihaylov has its origins in Bulgaria and dates back to the late 15th century. It is derived from the Bulgarian masculine name Mihail, which is the equivalent of the English name Michael. The name Mihail is believed to have its roots in the Hebrew words "mi" meaning "who" and "el" meaning "God," translating to "who is like God?"

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mihaylov can be found in the Bulgarian National Revival period, when the name was documented in various church records and local registers. During this time, many Bulgarians began adopting surnames based on their given names or those of their fathers, following the Slavic naming tradition.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Mihaylov surname was prevalent in the regions of Veliko Tarnovo, Plovdiv, and Sofia, which were important cultural and economic centers in Bulgaria. Some notable individuals bearing the Mihaylov surname from this period include Stefan Mihaylov (1535-1604), a prominent Bulgarian merchant and philanthropist, and Georgi Mihaylov (1612-1678), a renowned icon painter and church scholar.

As the Bulgarian Empire expanded and Bulgarian communities spread across the Balkans, the Mihaylov surname also gained recognition in neighboring regions. In the late 18th century, Petar Mihaylov (1760-1832) was a influential figure in the Serbian city of Novi Sad, where he played a significant role in promoting Serbian-Bulgarian cultural and literary exchange.

During the 19th century, several notable individuals with the Mihaylov surname emerged in various fields. Konstantin Mihaylov (1832-1901) was a respected Bulgarian writer and poet, known for his contributions to the Bulgarian National Revival movement. Hristo Mihaylov (1848-1925) was a prominent Bulgarian revolutionary and one of the founders of the Internal Macedonian-Adrianople Revolutionary Organization (IMARO), which fought for the liberation of Bulgarians living in the Ottoman Empire.

In the 20th century, the Mihaylov surname continued to be associated with influential figures in Bulgarian society. Atanas Mihaylov (1902-1975) was a distinguished Bulgarian linguist and academic, renowned for his work on the Bulgarian language and its dialects. Nikola Mihaylov (1918-1992) was a celebrated Bulgarian composer and conductor, known for his contributions to the development of Bulgarian classical music.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mihaylov surname: questions and answers

How common is the Mihaylov surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 178 in 2016. That gives Mihaylov a modern rank of #21,160.

What does the Mihaylov surname mean?

A surname of Bulgarian origin meaning "son of Michael".

What does the Mihaylov map show?

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