POPA
Popa
The surname Popa is of Eastern European origin, notably from countries such as Romania and Greece. The name derives from the Eastern Orthodox title of 'Pope' or 'Father', often associated with religious leaders.
Origin and History:
The surname Popa is believed to have been adopted as an occupational name for individuals working in or associated with the clergy in predominantly Orthodox Christian regions. The name is equivalent to the English surname 'Pope'. Individuals with the surname Popa may have been priests, clergymen, or individuals with a close affiliation to the church.
Distribution:
The surname Popa is not commonly found in British records, as it is primarily associated with Eastern European communities. However, due to migration and globalisation, individuals with the surname Popa can now be found in various parts of the world, including the United Kingdom.
Notable Individuals:
- Vlad Popa: Fictional character in Romanian literature.
- Elena Popa: Acclaimed Romanian artist known for her unique abstract paintings.
Trivia:
The surname Popa holds significant cultural and religious connotations in Eastern European countries, reflecting the historical influence of the Orthodox Christian church in the region.
There are approximately 539 people named Popa in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Popa.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- Alexandru
- Andrei
- Bogdan
- Cezar
- Constantin
- Cristian
- Daniel
- Dumitru
- Florin
- George
- Ioan
- Ion
- Ionut
- Marius
Female
- Alexandra
- Alina
- Andreea
- Corina
- Cristina
- Daniela
- Elena
- Gabriela
- Marian
- Mihaela