Itzkow
Itzkow is a surname of Eastern European origin, commonly linked with Jewish communities in Poland and neighboring regions. The form likely derives from a patronymic or toponymic pattern, combining a given name such as Itzik (a Yiddish diminutive of Isaac) with a Slavic suffix like -ow, producing a meaning akin to “son of Itzik” or “from Itzik’s place.” Spelling varies with transliteration from Yiddish, Hebrew, or Cyrillic sources, yielding forms such as Itzkov, Itzkow, or Itzkoff.
The name occurs in diaspora records, particularly in North America and Israel, among families who trace their
Variants and related surnames include Itzkov, Itzkowich, and Itzkovitz, which reflect similar linguistic processes. Genealogical research