Tsonkov

Tsonkov is a Bulgarian surname. Surnames in Bulgaria, as in many European countries, can be derived from a variety of sources including personal names, occupations, places, and nicknames. While the specific etymology of the name "Tsonkov" can be difficult to determine without genealogical research, it is likely derived from a personal name, possibly a diminutive form of a name containing "Tson" or related sounds. Common Bulgarian name-forming suffixes like "-ov" are added to form patronymic surnames indicating "belonging to" or "descendant of" the person named Tson or its root form. The name is found in Bulgaria and among Bulgarian diaspora communities. The frequency and distribution of the surname can vary geographically within Bulgaria. Further information on individuals with the surname Tsonkov requires specific biographical data and falls outside the scope of a general surname definition.