Marchev

Marchev is a surname of Bulgarian origin. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from a given name. The name "Marchev" indicates "son of Marko" or "descendant of Marko." Marko itself is a common Slavic given name, derived from the Latin "Marcus," which is thought to be related to Mars, the Roman god of war.

Surnames like Marchev became widespread in Bulgaria during a period of surname adoption and standardization, largely in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The need for personal identification, particularly for official and administrative purposes, spurred the formalization of surname usage.

The surname Marchev is found primarily in Bulgaria, and to a lesser extent among Bulgarian diaspora communities. The frequency of the name can vary significantly from region to region within Bulgaria. Variations in spelling may also exist due to transliteration differences.

People bearing the surname Marchev, like many with patronymic surnames, do not necessarily share a recent common ancestor beyond the individual named Marko from whom the surname originates. It signifies a family line tracing back to someone called Marko at some point in the past.