Stepanovich

Stepanovich is a Slavic surname of patronymic origin derived from the given name Stepan, the Slavic form of Stephen. The suffix -ovich (also rendered as -ovych in Ukrainian) means "son of," so Stepanovich literally denotes "son of Stepan" and has become a hereditary family name in Eastern Europe.

In Cyrillic script the name is usually written Степанович. Transliteration into Latin script varies by language and historical period; common English forms include Stepanovich, while Ukrainian and Belarusian forms may appear as Stepanovych or Stepanovič in different orthographies.

Stepanovich is found primarily in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus, with related families spreading through diaspora communities in North America, Western Europe, and Israel. As with many Slavic surnames of patronymic origin, bearers may have roots in multiple regions due to migration and changing borders over time.

Notable people with the surname have appeared in various fields such as politics, academia, literature, and sports, particularly within Eastern Europe and among immigrant communities. The surname also appears in historical records dating to the 19th and 20th centuries.