Itzkovich

Itzkovich is a surname of Ashkenazi Jewish origin. It is formed as a patronymic from the given name Itzhak (Yitzhak, Isaac) with the Slavic suffix -vich meaning "son of." The name reflects Slavic influences on Jewish naming conventions in Eastern Europe.

Variants and transliterations. Spelling varies by country and transliteration: Itzkowich, Itzkovich, Itskovich, Itzkovitch, Itzkovich.

Geographic distribution and usage. Historically associated with Jewish communities in Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, Russia; in modern times widely dispersed to Israel, North America and other regions. Used as surname rather than given name.

Cultural and genealogical notes. Appears in passenger manifests, census records, genealogical databases; often indicates Eastern European Jewish ancestry. Notable individuals with the surname exist but no single widespread figure dominates the name's recognition in public records.