TheNameDBGoodykovitz
PatronymicMeaning
Derived from a personal name combined with the Yiddish suffix -kovitz indicating patronymic descent.
Etymology
The surname combines an element (possibly related to 'Good' or a Yiddish personal name) with the Eastern European patronymic suffix -kovitz or -kowitz. This structure is typical of Ashkenazi Jewish surnames.
About the Goodykovitz Surname
An Ashkenazi Jewish surname with a patronymic structure typical of Eastern European Jewish naming conventions. The name likely originated in the 19th or 20th century.
Distribution
Found primarily among Ashkenazi Jewish communities and their descendants in North America and Europe.
Notable Bearers
Unknown