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

Todorov, 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 Todorov surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Todorov in America

Todorov is the 29581st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Todorov surname appeared 797 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 Todorov.

We can also compare 2010 data for Todorov 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 Todorov

The surname Todorov originated in Bulgaria, a country located in the Balkan Peninsula of Southeastern Europe. It first emerged during the Middle Ages, likely in the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Bulgarian masculine given name Todor, which itself comes from the Greek name Theodoros, meaning "gift of God."

One of the earliest known references to the Todorov surname can be found in a 15th-century manuscript from the Rila Monastery, one of Bulgaria's most significant cultural and historical sites. This document mentions a certain Todor Todorov, a prominent figure in the region at the time.

In the 16th century, records show that the Todorov family had established itself in the town of Gabrovo, located in central Bulgaria. Gabrovo was known for its thriving textile industry, and it's possible that some members of the Todorov family were involved in this trade.

During the 19th century, as the Bulgarian National Revival movement gained momentum, several individuals with the surname Todorov played important roles in the struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire. One such figure was Petko Todorov (1818-1892), a revolutionary and participant in the April Uprising of 1876.

Another notable Todorov was Tsvetan Todorov (1939-2017), a Bulgarian-French philosopher, literary critic, and essayist. He was best known for his work on the philosophy of language and his contributions to the field of semiotics.

Other individuals who bore the surname Todorov and left their mark on history include:

1. Ivan Todorov (1891-1925), a Bulgarian poet and revolutionary.
2. Dimitar Todorov (1910-1993), a Bulgarian chess Grandmaster and one of the strongest players of his time.
3. Nikolay Todorov (1921-1994), a Bulgarian film director and screenwriter, known for his contributions to the Golden Age of Bulgarian cinema.
4. Petar Todorov (1952-2003), a Bulgarian weightlifter and three-time Olympic champion.
5. Stanislav Todorov (born 1966), a Bulgarian footballer who played as a striker for various clubs in Bulgaria, Germany, and Japan.

While the surname Todorov has its roots in Bulgaria, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and various historical events. However, its origins can be traced back to the ancient Bulgarian lands, where it has been an integral part of the country's cultural and linguistic heritage for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Todorov

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

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

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