Davidovich

Davidovich is a surname of Slavic origin formed by adding the patronymic suffix -ovich to the given name David, meaning “son of David.” The construction is common in Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Polish, and other Slavic naming traditions, and it is written as Давидович in Cyrillic scripts. Variants include Davidov, Davydov, Davydovich, and the Polish Davidowicz; transliterations vary with language, producing Davidovich, Davidowich, or Davydovich. In some cases feminine forms such as Davidovna or Davydova appear, depending on language and spelling conventions.

The surname is widely found among Jewish communities due to the biblical given name and the Slavic patronymic pattern. It is common in Eastern Europe and among diasporic populations in Israel, North America, and Western Europe. Like other patronymic surnames, its use does not imply a specific occupation or regional origin beyond its linguistic roots.

Notable individuals bearing the name come from various fields such as science, literature, and sports, reflecting the broad distribution of communities in which the surname has been adopted. In historical records, the name appears in multiple variants and regional spellings depending on language and migration patterns.