Pincus

Meaning

A Jewish surname derived from the given name Pinchas or Phineas, meaning 'mouth of a serpent' in Hebrew.

Etymology

Pincus is a Yiddish diminutive or patronymic form of Pinchas (Hebrew: Phineas), which appears in the Hebrew Bible. The name was commonly adopted as a surname among Ashkenazi Jewish communities.

About the Pincus Surname

Pincus is a Jewish surname with roots in Yiddish-speaking communities of Eastern Europe. It represents a common pattern of patronymic naming in Jewish tradition.

Distribution

Found primarily among Jewish communities in Eastern Europe, North America, and Israel.

Notable Bearers

Gregory Pincus (American biologist and co-developer of the birth control pill)

People with the Pincus Surname