Occupational name (from a trade or role)
The Pop Family Name — Meaning & Origin
The surname 'Pop' is most likely derived from a term for a priest in various Slavic languages.
Origin
The name 'Pop' is commonly associated with the Slavic word for 'priest,' particularly in Romanian and other Balkan languages. It likely originated as an occupational surname referring to someone who served as a priest or had a role in the church.
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