Popov

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Popow (also: Popov , Cyrillic Попов ) is a family name .

Origin and meaning

The name is common in Russian-speaking countries. The name is a professional name and derived from the orthodox priestly rank Pope . The name is fourth in the list of Russian surnames by frequency .

variants

The English transcription is Popov. The feminine form is Popowa (English Popova , Cyrillic Попова ).

Name bearer

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  • Blagoi Popow (1902–1968), Bulgarian party official (BKP) and diplomat

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  • Egor Popov (1913–2001), American civil engineer

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