Kovac

Croatian family name

Kovac is a surname of Slavic origin, particularly common among Croatian, Serbian, and other South Slavic populations.

It derives from a word meaning blacksmith, making it comparable to the English surname Smith.

The name appears with various spellings across Central and Eastern Europe, including Kovač, Kovács (Hungarian), and Kowalczyk (Polish).

Detective Kovac took the lead on the investigation.

surname

Croatian

Of a Balkan republic

Slovak · Czech · Hungarian · blacksmith · smith · metalworker · forge · craftsman · artisan · occupational

Opposites
ethnic/linguistic origin

KovacSmith

Ubiquitous English surname

Jones · Williams · Johnson · Brown · O'Brien

occupational surname meaning

KovacBishop

High-ranking clergy title

Pope · King · Lord · Farmer · Shepherd

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G