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Delyanov 1 and 2
Delyanov is on the site twice, one is Bulgarian and two is Russian. Are these the same name, or does the Russian last name come from a different etymology? If so, where? https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/delyanov/submitted
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The Bulgarian Delyanov and the Russian Delyanov are likely related, but they could have distinct local origins. Both derive from the root "delyan" (to divide, allocate), but the full etymology in each case may be influenced by different socio-cultural contexts and linguistic evolutions. So, while they share a common element, the exact meaning and origin could be somewhat different depending on whether the family is Bulgarian or Russian.
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