Explore the Family Name Popovich
The meaning of Popovich
1. Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Popović, Slovak, Rusyn (from Slovakia), and Slovenian (of Serbian origin) Popovič; see Popovic. 2. Ukrainian and Rusyn (standard transliteration Popovych): patronymic from pop ‘priest’, and in some cases also from Popov. Some characteristic forenames: Serbian Miodrag, Ljubisa, Mihajlo, Milenko, Nenad, Rade, Ratko.
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How common is the last name Popovich in the United States?
The Popovich surname was more popular in 2000 than in 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the surname ranked as the 7,563rd most common, with a proportion of 1.5 per 100,000 people carrying the name. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 8,368, and the proportion decreased to 1.34 per 100,000, marking a change of -10.64 in ranking and -10.67 in proportion. The count of individuals with the surname also slightly decreased from 4,055 in 2000 to 3,957 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,563 | #8,368 | -10.64% |
| Count | 4,055 | 3,957 | -2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.5 | 1.34 | -10.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Popovich
Delving into the ethnic identity associated with the Popovich surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals identified as White, with 94.53% in 2000 and 94.14% in 2010. There were slight increases in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black categories over the ten-year span. Specifically, the number of Asian/Pacific Islanders increased by 42.11%, Hispanics by 19.55%, and Blacks by 14.29%. However, those identifying with two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories both experienced decreases, declining by 22.94% and 25.00% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.53% | 94.14% | -0.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.66% | 3.18% | 19.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 1.31% | -22.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.81% | 42.11% |
| Black | 0.35% | 0.4% | 14.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.2% | 0.15% | -25% |
Popovich ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Popovich is Eastern European, which comprises 27.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (22.0%) and French & German (18.1%). Additional ancestries include Greek & Balkan, Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Eastern European | 27.4% |
| British & Irish | 22.0% |
| French & German | 18.1% |
| Other | 32.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Popovich
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Popovich have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 54.90% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 54.90% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 54.90% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 54.90% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 54.90% |
What Popovich haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Popovich is I-S17250, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup I-S17250 is descended from haplogroup I-M170. Other common haplogroups include R-L260 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Baran, Molnar, Hudak, Sabol, Nagy, Wilk, Popa, Stanek, Kozak, Toth.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Popovich surname are: H1, U2_3_4_7_8_9, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins I-M170Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Popovich have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Popovich" Surname 35.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Popovich" Surname 25.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Popovich" Surname 18.5%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Popovich" Surname 14.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Popovich?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Popovich are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition