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UK surname

Yordanov

An East Slavic surname derived from the given name Yordan, a variant of Yordanov.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Yordanov is 204 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

204

2016, ranked #19,320

Peak year

2016

204 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 204 in 2016, ranked #19,320.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Yordanov surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Yordanov surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Yordanov 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
2002 modern 2 #38,400
2003 modern 2 #38,424
2004 modern 10 #37,096
2005 modern 12 #36,936
2006 modern 21 #36,179
2007 modern 46 #34,634
2008 modern 59 #33,827
2009 modern 79 #32,372
2010 modern 97 #30,697
2011 modern 121 #26,789
2012 modern 172 #21,219
2013 modern 190 #20,201
2014 modern 188 #20,503
2015 modern 203 #19,381
2016 modern 204 #19,320

Geography

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Where Yordanovs 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, Haringey and Lewisham. 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 021 Barking and Dagenham
2 Barking and Dagenham 016 Barking and Dagenham
3 Haringey 012 Haringey
4 Haringey 025 Haringey
5 Lewisham 024 Lewisham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Yordanov

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Yordanov

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

Yordanov 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

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

Meaning and origin of Yordanov

The surname Yordanov originates from Bulgaria, a country in Southeastern Europe. The name is deeply rooted in the Bulgarian language and culture, with its earliest usage found in the context of the patronymic tradition. Yordanov means "son of Yordan," where Yordan is the Bulgarian form of the name Jordan, which itself is derived from the River Jordan in the Middle East. The name Yordan has been a part of Bulgarian nomenclature for centuries, indicating a strong connection to Christian traditions, particularly due to the baptism of Christ in the Jordan River.

The surname began to appear in records during the late Middle Ages. It is noteworthy that Bulgaria was under Ottoman rule from the late 14th century until the late 19th century, which could have influenced the documentation and recording of surnames. Despite the Ottoman influence, the surname Yordanov persisted, a testament to the resilience of Bulgarian cultural and religious identity.

The name Yordanov can be traced back through various historical references. One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname dates back to a 16th-century tax registry, known locally as a defter, which listed a Petar Yordanov, indicating that the use of the surname was already established within Bulgarian society. Additionally, old church records from the 17th century mention an Ivan Yordanov, who had contributed to the construction of a local church in the Plovdiv region.

Multiple notable individuals throughout history have carried the surname Yordanov. Writer and poet Elin Pelin, born Dimitar Ivanov Stoyanov in 1877, often used the pen name Yordanov when he first started writing. Tsanko Yordanov Dyustabanov, born in 1844 and a revolutionary figure, played a crucial role in Bulgaria’s struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire but was executed in 1876.

In more recent history, notable individuals with the surname Yordanov include Kristian Yordanov, a prominent mathematician born in 1931, whose research in the field of algebra made significant contributions to Bulgarian science. Another significant figure is Tanya Yordanova, a respected Bulgarian ethnographer who published extensive research on Bulgarian folklore and traditions in the late 20th century.

Alexander Yordanov, born 1940 and a Bulgarian diplomat, also played a key role in international relations during the post-communist transition period. His work facilitated Bulgaria’s integration into European structures in the early 1990s.

This historical account illustrates the enduring presence and significance of the surname Yordanov within Bulgarian history, reflecting both the cultural heritage and individual contributions of those who have borne the name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Yordanov surname: questions and answers

How common is the Yordanov surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 204 in 2016. That gives Yordanov a modern rank of #19,320.

What does the Yordanov surname mean?

An East Slavic surname derived from the given name Yordan, a variant of Yordanov.

What does the Yordanov map show?

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