Nedelko

Nedelko is a surname of Slavic origin, primarily found in Bulgaria and other Balkan countries. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it originated from a given name. Nedelko is derived from the male given name "Nedelko" or "Nedelko," which itself is a diminutive form of "Nedelya" or "Nedjelko," meaning "Sunday-born" or related to the day of Sunday. The name "Nedelya" or "Nedjelko" was traditionally given to children born on a Sunday. Therefore, the surname Nedelko indicates "son/descendant of Nedelko/Nedelya." It is related to the word "nedelya" which means Sunday in various Slavic languages.

The surname is not particularly common on a global scale but is more prevalent in regions with strong Slavic cultural heritage. Variations of the name may exist due to differences in spelling and transliteration across different countries. Individuals with the surname Nedelko, like those with other surnames, have diverse backgrounds and professions.