About Popowitz
The surname Popowitz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "pop," meaning "priest" or "rabbi," and the suffix "-owitz," indicating "son of." Therefore, Popowitz can be understood to mean "son of the priest" or "son of the rabbi." It is a patronymic surname that likely originated as a way to identify individuals who were descendants of priests or rabbis within the Jewish community.
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The surname Popowitz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Popowitz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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