Popovich History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Russia

The Popovich surname is of Russian, Bulgarian, and Croatian origin, and is a patronymic from an occupational name. It comes from the Russian word "pop" meaning "priest," and the name generally means "son of the priest."

Early Origins of the Popovich family

The surname Popovich was first found in Russia, where the name originated in early times.

Early History of the Popovich family

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Popovich Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Popov, Popoff, Popovich, Papatov, Popovic and many more.

Early Notables of the Popovich family

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Popovich Ranking

In the United States, the name Popovich is the 8,998^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Popovich migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Popovich Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Andrew Popovich, who immigrated to Louisiana in 1860
Lazar Popovich, who was naturalized in California in 1884
Andrea Popovich, aged 50, who settled in America from Risana, in 1899

Popovich Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Blajo Popovich, aged 27, who immigrated to America from Teclic, Montenegro, in 1907
Blazo Popovich, aged 19, who landed in America from Zagreda, Montengro, in 1907
Egid Popovich, aged 17, who settled in America from Kaglevickkaza, Hungary, in 1907
Gajo Popovich, aged 28, who immigrated to the United States from Zagreda, Montengro, in 1907
Dovnica Popovich, aged 7, who immigrated to the United States from Castelnova, Austria, in 1908
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Popovich (post 1700) +

Zoran Popovich (b. 1931), senior judge on the Pennsylvania Superior Court
Peter Stephen Popovich (1920-1996), American lawyer, politician, and judge from Minnesota
Milton John Popovich (1915-2005), professional American football halfback
Derek Popovich (b. 1981), midfielder who last played for American USL
Erin Popovich (b. 1985), three-time United States Paralympic swimmer
Paul Edward Popovich (b. 1940), infielder for the Chicago Cubs
Gregg Popovich (b. 1949), American basketball coach
Milt Popovich (1915-2005), former professional American NFL football player
Peter S. Popovich, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1952 (alternate), 1956 2
Peter Popovich Sr., American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1956 2
... (Another 4 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 22) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html