Georgiev is a Bulgarian surname meaning "son of Georgi", derived from the male given name Georgi, the Bulgarian form of George. As a patronymic surname, it is one of the most common surnames in Bulgaria, reflecting the popularity of Saint George in Eastern Orthodox tradition.EtymologyThe root of the name is the Greek name Γεώργιος (Georgios), which comes from the word γεωργός (georgos) meaning "farmer, earthworker", derived from γῆ (ge) "earth" and ἔργον (ergon) "work". Saint George, a 3rd-century Roman soldier martyred under Diocletian, is the patron saint of Bulgaria, contributing to the widespread use of Georgi and its patronymic forms.Distribution and Cultural ContextAccording to Wikipedia, Georgiev (and its feminine form Georgieva) is a very common Bulgarian surname, ranking among the top three most frequent surnames in the country. The suffix -ev (and its variants -ov or -ев) is characteristic of Bulgarian patronymics. Many notable Bulgarian figures bear this surname, including athletes, scientists, and artists.Notable BearersAlexandar Georgiev (born 1996), Bulgarian–Russian professional ice hockey goaltenderBlagoy Georgiev (born 1981), Bulgarian footballerTodor Georgiev (born 1967), Bulgarian biathleteIvailo Georgiev (born 1970), Bulgarian movie directorAnka Georgieva (born 1959), Bulgarian rowing coxswainElena Georgieva (1930–2007), Bulgarian linguistRelated NamesEquivalent patronymics in other languages include Armenian Gevorgian and Gevorgyan, Serbian Đurić, and Croatian Jurić. The feminine counterpart is Georgieva.Key FactsMeaning: 'son of Georgi'Origin: Bulgarian patronymicType: SurnameUsage Regions: Primarily Bulgaria; also among Bulgarian diaspora