Serafimov Surname
Approximately 2,530 people bear this surname
Serafimov Surname User-submission:
The Serafimov surname came from a Slavic Orthodox background; precisely the word Seraphim (Slavic-Serafim).
Read More About This SurnameSerafimov Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 1,440 | 1:4,846 | 664 |
| Russia | 570 | 1:252,847 | 26,738 |
| North Macedonia | 343 | 1:6,127 | 1,123 |
| Belarus | 50 | 1:190,021 | 24,552 |
| United States | 37 | 1:9,796,187 | 405,931 |
| England | 15 | 1:3,714,537 | 119,675 |
| Slovenia | 14 | 1:177,691 | 14,620 |
| Germany | 13 | 1:6,192,728 | 213,814 |
| Australia | 6 | 1:4,499,284 | 146,780 |
| Spain | 6 | 1:7,792,006 | 100,283 |
| Sweden | 4 | 1:2,461,689 | 157,534 |
| Azerbaijan | 4 | 1:2,412,280 | 25,948 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 4 | 1:1,493,164 | 71,188 |
| Belgium | 3 | 1:3,832,215 | 117,288 |
| Kazakhstan | 3 | 1:5,894,165 | 166,702 |
| Switzerland | 2 | 1:4,106,458 | 122,336 |
| Venezuela | 2 | 1:15,102,038 | 69,873 |
| France | 2 | 1:33,211,361 | 423,184 |
| Canada | 2 | 1:18,422,796 | 409,488 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1:16,887,176 | 156,465 |
| Israel | 1 | 1:8,557,634 | 182,558 |
| Serbia | 1 | 1:7,144,948 | 38,459 |
| Greece | 1 | 1:11,079,790 | 145,225 |
| China | 1 | 1:1,367,321,566 | 51,149 |
| Turkmenistan | 1 | 1:5,489,112 | 11,427 |
| Uganda | 1 | 1:39,039,279 | 258,887 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 1:9,162,273 | 135,437 |
| Brazil | 1 | 1:214,074,332 | 1,693,628 |
| Austria | 1 | 1:8,515,435 | 118,036 |
Serafimov (345) may also be a first name.
Serafimov Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The Serafimov surname came from a Slavic Orthodox background; precisely the word Seraphim (Slavic-Serafim). Serafim, literally translated as "burning ones" are the highest angelic class and they serve as the caretakers of God's throne and continuously shout praises: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!"
- slavic_infoSerafimov Demographics
Average Serafimov Salary in
United States
$64,075 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Serafimov Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Serafimov Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Serafimov (Russian: Серафимов) has its highest incidence in Bulgaria. It may also occur as a variant:. Click here for other possible spellings of this last name.
How Common Is The Last Name Serafimov? popularity and diffusion
It is the 170,377th most frequently occurring surname on a global scale It is held by around 1 in 2,880,453 people. The surname occurs predominantly in Europe, where 92 percent of Serafimov reside; 71 percent reside in Southeastern Europe and 70 percent reside in South Slavic Europe. Serafimov is also the 469,697th most common first name internationally, borne by 345 people.
This surname is most commonly occurring in Bulgaria, where it is held by 1,440 people, or 1 in 4,846. In Bulgaria Serafimov is primarily concentrated in: Sofia City Province, where 26 percent are found, Veliko Tarnovo Province, where 9 percent are found and Blagoevgrad Province, where 8 percent are found. Other than Bulgaria this last name exists in 28 countries. It is also common in Russia, where 23 percent are found and North Macedonia, where 14 percent are found.
Serafimov Last Name Statistics demography
The religious adherence of those holding the surname is chiefly Orthodox (85%) in Russia and Orthodox (100%) in Ukraine.
Serafimov earn a lot more than the average income. In United States they earn 48.5% more than the national average, earning $64,075 USD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serafimova | 95 | 2,767 | / |
| Serafimovs | 95 | 5 | / |
| Serafymov | 89 | 287 | / |
| Sarafimov | 89 | 168 | / |
| Serofimov | 89 | 45 | / |
| Sirafimov | 89 | 20 | / |
| Serafimof | 89 | 6 | / |
| Jerafimov | 89 | 1 | / |
| Sorafimov | 89 | 1 | / |
| Serefimov | 89 | 1 | / |
| Serafimow | 89 | 1 | / |
| Gerafimov | 89 | 1 | / |
| Serafymova | 84 | 335 | / |
| Serofimova | 84 | 22 | / |
| Sirafimova | 84 | 17 | / |
| Serafeimof | 84 | 15 | / |
| Serafimoff | 84 | 13 | / |
| Serafemow | 78 | 1 | / |
| Serofymova | 74 | 1 | / |
Serafimov Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Serafimov in the Russian language | ||
| Серафимов | serafimov | - |
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