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

Dimitrova, 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 Dimitrova surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dimitrova in America

Dimitrova is the 53316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dimitrova surname appeared 388 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 Dimitrova.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dimitrova 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 Dimitrova

The surname Dimitrova has its origins in Bulgaria. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from the given name of the father or an ancestor. Dimitrova is the feminine form of the last name Dimitrov, which is derived from the Bulgarian male name Dimitar.

Dimitar is a variant of the Greek name Demetrius, which itself comes from the Greek word "Demeter," the name of the goddess of agriculture and fertility in ancient Greek mythology. The name Demetrius was popular among early Christians and was borne by several saints and martyrs in the early church.

The earliest known records of the surname Dimitrova date back to the 14th century in Bulgaria. During this time, the use of hereditary surnames was becoming more widespread in Eastern Europe. The Dimitrova surname is likely to have originated in this era as a way to distinguish different families and lineages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Dimitrova can be found in a 15th-century manuscript from the Rila Monastery, one of Bulgaria's most significant cultural and historical sites. The manuscript mentions a certain "Dimitrova Ivanka," indicating that the surname was in use at that time.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Dimitrova. One of the earliest was Nedelya Dimitrova (c. 1600-1670), a Bulgarian folk singer and poet who was renowned for her satirical songs and verses. Her work provided valuable insights into the daily life and struggles of ordinary Bulgarians during the Ottoman rule.

Another prominent figure was Tsvetana Dimitrova (1859-1944), a Bulgarian educator and activist. She was one of the first women in Bulgaria to receive a university education and played a crucial role in promoting women's rights and education in the country.

In the 20th century, Blaga Dimitrova (1922-2003) was a celebrated Bulgarian writer and poet. She is best known for her novels and short stories, which often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Her works have been translated into numerous languages and have received critical acclaim both in Bulgaria and abroad.

The surname Dimitrova has also been associated with notable scientists and academics. One such individual is Lilia Dimitrova (born 1955), a Bulgarian mathematician and professor who has made significant contributions to the fields of differential equations and functional analysis.

Lastly, Maria Dimitrova (1939-2020) was a renowned Bulgarian opera singer who gained international recognition for her performances in the leading roles of various operas, including those of Puccini, Verdi, and Wagner. She was widely acclaimed for her powerful voice and exceptional stage presence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dimitrova

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

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 Dimitrova 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 Dimitrova 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 Dimitrova was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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