Dobrev

Dobrev Meaning & Origin

About Dobrev
The surname Dobrev is of Bulgarian origin and is derived from the Bulgarian word "dobr" meaning "good" or "kind." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person known for their good or kind nature. The surname Dobrev is relatively common in Bulgaria and is often associated with individuals who are believed to possess positive qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Dobrev is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Dobrev: 135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,765
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dobrev based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Dobrev is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TPRF
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D01601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 B R IH0 V
🌐 IPA
/dobrev*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TPRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D161

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dobrev in Braille

Here's how to represent Dobrev in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Dobrev in braille

How to sign the name Dobrev using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Dobrev using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dobrev in sign language

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