Povich

Povich is a surname of Slavic origin, used by people of Eastern European ancestry and their descendants in North America. The name is often described as a patronymic, with the -ovich suffix denoting “son of,” a pattern common in Slavic naming traditions. The surname Povich is relatively uncommon outside of North America.

Notable bearers include Maury Povich (born 1939), an American television personality and journalist best known as the host of the daytime talk show Maury. The program presents guests with personal and social issues and became widely recognized for its paternity-test and relationship-related segments. Povich has had a long career in broadcast journalism, including roles as a news anchor and correspondent prior to his talk show. The surname is most closely associated in popular culture with Maury Povich, though other individuals with the name have pursued work in various fields.