Filipowicz

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Filip (Philip), a patronymic surname.

Etymology

Derived from the Polish given name Filip with the patronymic suffix '-owicz' (son of). This suffix is characteristic of Polish surname formation.

About the Filipowicz Surname

A Polish patronymic surname indicating descent from someone named Filip. The '-owicz' suffix is typical of Polish noble and common surnames.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname
Rare Common

Primarily found in Poland and Polish diaspora communities in North America and Western Europe.

Notable Bearers

People with the Filipowicz Surname