Occupational name (from a trade or role)
The Popa Family Name — Meaning & Origin
The surname Popa is most commonly associated with the occupation of a priest.
Origin
Popa originates from the Romanian word for 'priest', and can also be found in regions with historical Slavic and Balkan influences, where similar terms for a religious leader occur. It would have been used to identify those who held or were associated with clerical duties.
Values that often pair with this name
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