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

Mitev, 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 Mitev surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mitev in America

Mitev is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mitev surname appeared 220 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 Mitev.

The history of the last name Mitev

The surname Mitev has its origins in Bulgaria, where it is considered a patronymic surname derived from the first name Mito or Mityo, which are diminutive forms of the Slavic name Dmitar or Dimitar. The name is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, likely between the 12th and 15th centuries.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Mitev can be found in historical documents and records from various regions of Bulgaria, particularly in the central and eastern parts of the country. Some of these early records include church registers, tax records, and land ownership documents.

One notable mention of the name Mitev can be found in a 15th-century manuscript from the Rila Monastery, one of the most significant cultural and religious centers in Bulgaria. This manuscript contains a list of donors and benefactors, among which the name Mitev is listed.

In the 16th century, there are records of a noble family named Mitev in the region of Plovdiv, a city in central Bulgaria. This family was known for their involvement in local governance and their contributions to the cultural and economic life of the region.

Over the centuries, the surname Mitev has been associated with several notable individuals in Bulgarian history. One such figure is Petko Mitev (1844-1915), a prominent writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Bulgarian National Revival movement. He was known for his satirical works and his efforts to promote Bulgarian literature and culture.

Another notable bearer of the name was Dimitar Mitev (1859-1944), a military officer and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Bulgaria from 1908 to 1911. He is remembered for his efforts to modernize the Bulgarian military and his involvement in the Balkan Wars.

In the field of sports, Georgi Mitev (1934-1992) was a renowned Bulgarian footballer who played as a striker for several prominent clubs, including Levski Sofia and CSKA Sofia. He was part of the Bulgarian national team that participated in the 1962 World Cup.

The name Mitev has also been associated with various place names and geographic locations in Bulgaria. For instance, there is a village called Mitev in the Burgas region, which likely derived its name from an early settler or landowner with the surname Mitev.

Throughout its history, the surname Mitev has undergone some variations in spelling, including Miteff, Mitov, and Miteff, although the most common form remains Mitev.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mitev

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

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 Mitev 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.

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

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