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

Simeonov, 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 Simeonov surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Simeonov in America

Simeonov is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Simeonov surname appeared 189 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 Simeonov.

The history of the last name Simeonov

The surname Simeonov originated in Bulgaria during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the given name Simeon, which has Greek origins and means "he has heard" or "he has listened." The surname likely emerged as a patronymic, indicating that the bearer was the son of someone named Simeon.

Simeonov can be traced back to the 9th century when Bulgaria was a powerful medieval state. During this time, the Bulgarian Empire was ruled by Tsar Simeon the Great, who reigned from 893 to 927 AD. His reign was marked by territorial expansion and cultural achievements, and it is possible that some early bearers of the surname were associated with his court or administration.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname appears in a 14th-century manuscript from the Rila Monastery, a renowned Bulgarian Orthodox monastery. The document mentions a certain Simeonov who was a monk and scribe at the monastery.

In the 15th century, the Simeonov family emerged as a prominent noble clan in the region of Turnovo, which was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire. Several members of this family held influential positions and were involved in the political and cultural life of the region.

A notable figure with the surname Simeonov was Nikola Simeonov (1844-1923), a Bulgarian writer, and educator who played a crucial role in the development of modern Bulgarian literature. He authored several novels, short stories, and plays that explored themes of national identity and social issues.

Another prominent individual was Petar Simeonov (1858-1935), a Bulgarian diplomat and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Bulgaria from 1908 to 1919. He was instrumental in securing Bulgaria's independence from the Ottoman Empire and played a crucial role in the country's involvement in the Balkan Wars and World War I.

In the 20th century, Simeon Simeonov (1904-1987) was a renowned Bulgarian mathematician and academician. He made significant contributions to the field of differential equations and held prestigious positions at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.

Mara Simeonova (1931-2023) was a celebrated Bulgarian actress and theater director. She had a long and distinguished career spanning over six decades, during which she performed in numerous plays and films, both in Bulgaria and internationally.

While the surname Simeonov has its roots in Bulgaria, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be firmly traced back to the medieval period in Bulgarian history, where it was closely associated with influential families, cultural figures, and historical events.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Simeonov

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

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

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