Surname · Russian origin
Popov
Meaning
The surname Popov means Of the priest.
Origin
Russian
Type
patronymic
The origin of the surname Popov
Popov comes from pop, “(Orthodox) priest.”
What kind of surname is Popov?
Popov is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Russian naming tradition — you can read how Russian surnames were formed on our Russian last names page.
Other Russian surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Popov mean?
The surname Popov means Of the priest. Popov comes from pop, “(Orthodox) priest.”
Where does the surname Popov come from?
Popov is a surname of Russian origin.
What kind of surname is Popov?
Popov is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other Russian surnames?
Other Russian surnames include Alekseev, Andreev, Belov, Ivanov, Kozlov, Kuznetsov.