Surname · Romanian origin
Popescu
Meaning
The surname Popescu means Son of the priest.
Origin
Romanian
Type
patronymic
The origin of the surname Popescu
Popescu, Romania’s most common surname, joins popa, “priest,” with -escu, “descendant of.”
What kind of surname is Popescu?
Popescu is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Romanian naming tradition — you can read how Romanian surnames were formed on our Romanian last names page.
Other Romanian surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Popescu mean?
The surname Popescu means Son of the priest. Popescu, Romania’s most common surname, joins popa, “priest,” with -escu, “descendant of.”
Where does the surname Popescu come from?
Popescu is a surname of Romanian origin.
What kind of surname is Popescu?
Popescu is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other Romanian surnames?
Other Romanian surnames include Barbu, Ciobanu, Diaconu, Dumitrescu, Florescu, Gheorghiu.