TheNameDBYudelovitch
PatronymicMeaning
Derived from the Yiddish personal name Yudel with the Slavic patronymic suffix -ovich meaning 'son of.'
Etymology
Yudelovitch combines the Yiddish diminutive name Yudel (from Judah) with the Eastern Slavic patronymic suffix -ovich, indicating 'son of Yudel.' This naming pattern reflects the Jewish communities of Eastern Europe, particularly in the Russian Empire and Poland.
About the Yudelovitch Surname
A surname reflecting the Eastern European Jewish naming tradition combining Yiddish personal names with Slavic patronymic suffixes. The name indicates ancestry from Jewish communities in the Russian Empire or Poland.
Distribution
Found primarily in Jewish diaspora communities, particularly in Israel, United States, and other countries with Eastern European Jewish immigration.
Notable Bearers
Limited public documentation; primarily genealogical records