Find out how popular the last name Dimitrov is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Dimitrov.

Dimitrov, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Dimitrov surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dimitrov in America

Dimitrov is the 19590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dimitrov surname appeared 1,377 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Dimitrov.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dimitrov to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Dimitrov

The surname Dimitrov is of Bulgarian origin, derived from the personal name Dimitar, which is a Bulgarian form of the Greek name Demetrius. The name Demetrius originated from the Greek goddess Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility.

The name Dimitrov first appeared in historical records in Bulgaria during the 9th and 10th centuries, when Bulgaria adopted Christianity and Greek names became more prevalent. It was initially used as a patronymic, meaning "son of Dimitar," but over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Dimitrov is found in a manuscript from the 14th century, which mentions a Bulgarian nobleman named Georgi Dimitrov who served in the court of Tsar Ivan Shishman, the ruler of the Second Bulgarian Empire.

The surname Dimitrov is also closely associated with the city of Blagoevgrad, located in southwestern Bulgaria. In the 16th century, a prominent family with the surname Dimitrov settled in the region, and their descendants played a significant role in the city's development and history.

Notable individuals with the surname Dimitrov include:

1. Georgi Dimitrov (1882-1949), a Bulgarian communist leader and a prominent figure in the international communist movement. He served as the head of the Communist International (Comintern) and later became the first Prime Minister of communist Bulgaria.

2. Vladimir Dimitrov-Maistora (1882-1960), a Bulgarian artist and one of the founders of the modern Bulgarian painting tradition. He is renowned for his landscapes and depictions of rural life in Bulgaria.

3. Nikola Dimitrov (1868-1950), a Bulgarian teacher, writer, and revolutionary who played a crucial role in the struggle for Bulgarian independence from Ottoman rule.

4. Konstantin Dimitrov (1910-1974), a Bulgarian actor and director, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Bulgarian theater and cinema. He directed several acclaimed films, including "The Peach Thief" and "The Koziak Chains."

5. Dimitar Dimitrov (born 1959), a Bulgarian chess grandmaster and former Bulgarian Chess Champion. He is known for his aggressive and tactical playing style.

While the surname Dimitrov is predominantly found in Bulgaria, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in Bulgarian culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dimitrov

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Dimitrov.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Dimitrov was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Dimitrov has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Dimitrov was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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