Terziev Surname
Approximately 4,915 people bear this surname
Terziev Surname User-submission:
Terziev or Terziyski is a Bulgarian surname meaning 'tailor'. It came from the Turkish word terzi, meaning 'tailor'.
The Turkish word terzi was used in Ottoman Bulgaria (1396-1878) as synonymous of the Bulgarian word shivach (шивач), meaning 'tailor'.
Read More About This SurnameTerziev Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 4,410 | 1:1,583 | 239 |
| North Macedonia | 178 | 1:11,806 | 1,859 |
| United States | 71 | 1:5,105,055 | 259,233 |
| Russia | 32 | 1:4,503,846 | 209,401 |
| Canada | 27 | 1:1,364,652 | 95,501 |
| Greece | 25 | 1:443,192 | 58,048 |
| England | 22 | 1:2,532,639 | 91,802 |
| Slovenia | 19 | 1:130,930 | 12,952 |
| Croatia | 17 | 1:248,741 | 26,882 |
| Czechia | 16 | 1:664,592 | 62,292 |
| Austria | 11 | 1:774,130 | 64,097 |
| Switzerland | 11 | 1:746,629 | 49,719 |
| South Africa | 11 | 1:4,925,246 | 143,631 |
| Netherlands | 8 | 1:2,110,897 | 88,902 |
| Kazakhstan | 8 | 1:2,210,312 | 95,036 |
| Georgia | 8 | 1:468,193 | 17,304 |
| Sweden | 7 | 1:1,406,680 | 102,017 |
| Germany | 6 | 1:13,417,576 | 340,600 |
| France | 5 | 1:13,284,544 | 357,392 |
| Finland | 3 | 1:1,832,234 | 57,803 |
| Belgium | 3 | 1:3,832,215 | 117,288 |
| Norway | 3 | 1:1,714,095 | 79,528 |
| Hungary | 2 | 1:4,908,138 | 64,617 |
| Belarus | 2 | 1:4,750,530 | 139,516 |
| Australia | 2 | 1:13,497,850 | 222,987 |
| Moldova | 1 | 1:3,561,368 | 78,271 |
| Kuwait | 1 | 1:3,800,694 | 27,187 |
| Singapore | 1 | 1:5,507,703 | 47,049 |
| Italy | 1 | 1:61,156,688 | 199,583 |
| Ireland | 1 | 1:4,708,939 | 29,543 |
| Spain | 1 | 1:46,752,036 | 156,870 |
| Denmark | 1 | 1:5,644,715 | 93,155 |
| Turkey | 1 | 1:77,821,422 | 191,047 |
Terziev Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
Terziev or Terziyski is a Bulgarian surname meaning 'tailor'. It came from the Turkish word terzi, meaning 'tailor'.
The Turkish word terzi was used in Ottoman Bulgaria (1396-1878) as synonymous of the Bulgarian word shivach (шивач), meaning 'tailor'.
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Average Terziev Salary in
United States
$39,942 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Terziev Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Terziev Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Terziev (Georgian: ტერზიევი, Russian: Терзиев) occurs more in Bulgaria more than any other country/territory. It can appear as a variant:. Click here for further potential spellings of this name.
How Common Is The Last Name Terziev? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 96,722nd most numerous family name throughout the world, held by approximately 1 in 1,482,715 people. The last name is primarily found in Europe, where 97 percent of Terziev reside; 95 percent reside in Southeastern Europe and 91 percent reside in South Slavic Europe.
It is most frequently used in Bulgaria, where it is borne by 4,410 people, or 1 in 1,583. In Bulgaria it is primarily concentrated in: Plovdiv Province, where 16 percent are found, Sofia City Province, where 14 percent are found and Blagoevgrad Province, where 11 percent are found. Beside Bulgaria it occurs in 32 countries. It is also common in North Macedonia, where 4 percent are found and The United States, where 1 percent are found.
Terziev Last Name Statistics demography
The religious adherence of those carrying the Terziev last name is predominantly Orthodox (100%) in Ukraine.
In The United States those bearing the Terziev surname are 40.52% more likely to be registered Democrats than The US average, with 93.75% registered with the party.
The amount Terziev earn in different countries varies notably. In South Africa they earn 0.22% more than the national average, earning R 238,152 per year; in United States they earn 7.43% less than the national average, earning $39,942 USD per year and in Canada they earn 10.84% more than the national average, earning $55,071 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terzijev | 93 | 9 | / |
| Terziyev | 93 | 1 | / |
| Terzev | 92 | 11 | / |
| Terzijevs | 88 | 1 | / |
| Terzyev | 86 | 150 | / |
| Terziov | 86 | 12 | / |
| Tarziev | 86 | 11 | / |
| Terzeva | 86 | 11 | / |
| Terzeev | 86 | 6 | / |
| Terzaev | 86 | 4 | / |
| Terciev | 86 | 2 | / |
| Tersiev | 86 | 2 | / |
| Terzief | 86 | 1 | / |
| Terziew | 86 | 1 | / |
| Terzievová | 82 | 11 | / |
| Terzievova | 82 | 1 | / |
| Terçiyev | 80 | 121 | / |
| Terzieff | 80 | 101 | / |
| Terchiev | 80 | 31 | / |
| Tarzhiev | 80 | 15 | / |
| Tertsiev | 80 | 6 | / |
| Terzijew | 80 | 1 | / |
| Terciyev | 80 | 1 | / |
| Terzyv | 77 | 11 | / |
| Treziv | 77 | 7 | / |
| Tertzieff | 75 | 8 | / |
| Terzieffe | 75 | 1 | / |
| Terchiyev | 75 | 1 | / |
| Terchev | 71 | 25 | / |
| Tirzaev | 71 | 2 | / |
| Tertsev | 71 | 2 | / |
| Tirzeev | 71 | 1 | / |
| Tersaev | 71 | 1 | / |
| Terseev | 71 | 1 | / |
| Terseva | 71 | 1 | / |
| Tyrzeva | 71 | 1 | / |
| Tercheva | 67 | 36 | / |
| Terchyev | 67 | 15 | / |
| Tersieff | 67 | 8 | / |
| Taharzev | 67 | 5 | / |
| Tertseva | 67 | 4 | / |
| Tyrzheva | 67 | 1 | / |
| Tershaev | 67 | 1 | / |
Terziev Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Terziev in the Georgian language | ||
| ტერზიევი | terzievi | 87.5 |
| ტერზიევ | terziev | 12.5 |
| Terziev in the Russian language | ||
| Терзиев | terziev | - |
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