Cholakov Surname
Approximately 4,775 people bear this surname
Cholakov Surname User-submission:
In the Bulgarian language this surname has its roots in the word, cholak (чолак). This word was used to refer to a person with one hand or who had one of his hands severely injured. Its popularity grew after the wars in the 20th century, as many people lost limbs or suffered heavy injuries while fighting.
Read More About This SurnameCholakov Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 4,567 | 1:1,528 | 230 |
| Russia | 45 | 1:3,202,735 | 169,516 |
| Greece | 37 | 1:299,454 | 43,754 |
| Portugal | 28 | 1:372,080 | 12,265 |
| England | 14 | 1:3,979,861 | 125,553 |
| Israel | 14 | 1:611,260 | 42,949 |
| United States | 10 | 1:36,245,893 | 832,629 |
| Canada | 9 | 1:4,093,955 | 205,175 |
| Ukraine | 6 | 1:7,587,116 | 277,111 |
| Belgium | 5 | 1:2,299,329 | 106,824 |
| Brazil | 5 | 1:42,814,866 | 547,158 |
| Sweden | 4 | 1:2,461,689 | 157,534 |
| Germany | 4 | 1:20,126,365 | 436,245 |
| Uzbekistan | 4 | 1:7,732,286 | 43,643 |
| Denmark | 3 | 1:1,881,572 | 67,227 |
| Turkey | 3 | 1:25,940,474 | 162,557 |
| Thailand | 2 | 1:35,319,172 | 966,191 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 1:9,162,273 | 135,437 |
| Tajikistan | 1 | 1:8,386,692 | 12,859 |
| Zambia | 1 | 1:15,849,922 | 53,989 |
| Switzerland | 1 | 1:8,212,915 | 156,297 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1:16,887,176 | 156,465 |
| Spain | 1 | 1:46,752,036 | 156,870 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1:54,177,704 | 343,732 |
| Norway | 1 | 1:5,142,286 | 129,201 |
| Afghanistan | 1 | 1:32,153,183 | 60,828 |
| Monaco | 1 | 1:37,066 | 4,748 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 1 | 1:5,972,654 | 99,197 |
| Italy | 1 | 1:61,156,688 | 199,583 |
| Czechia | 1 | 1:10,633,469 | 206,023 |
| Cyprus | 1 | 1:884,876 | 13,055 |
| Austria | 1 | 1:8,515,435 | 118,036 |
Cholakov Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
In the Bulgarian language this surname has its roots in the word, cholak (чолак). This word was used to refer to a person with one hand or who had one of his hands severely injured. Its popularity grew after the wars in the 20th century, as many people lost limbs or suffered heavy injuries while fighting.
- kelanvedCholakov Demographics
Average Cholakov Salary in
Canada
$56,901 CAD
Per year
Average Salary in
Canada
$49,683 CAD
Per year
Cholakov Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Cholakov Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Cholakov (Russian: Чолаков) occurs in Bulgaria more than any other country or territory. It may also appear as a variant:. Click here for other possible spellings of this surname.
How Common Is The Last Name Cholakov? popularity and diffusion
The last name Cholakov is the 99,190th most widely held surname in the world. It is borne by around 1 in 1,526,188 people. This last name is mostly found in Europe, where 99 percent of Cholakov are found; 96 percent are found in Southeastern Europe and 92 percent are found in South Slavic Europe.
The last name is most widely held in Bulgaria, where it is held by 4,567 people, or 1 in 1,528. In Bulgaria it is most frequent in: Sofia City Province, where 14 percent reside, Plovdiv Province, where 14 percent reside and Smolyan Province, where 11 percent reside. Other than Bulgaria it exists in 31 countries. It is also found in Russia, where 1 percent reside and Greece, where 1 percent reside.
Cholakov Last Name Statistics demography
Cholakov earn somewhat more than the average income. In Canada they earn 14.53% more than the national average, earning $56,901 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
Cholakov Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cholakov in the Russian language | ||
| Чолаков | colakov | - |
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