Babich

Babich is a surname of Slavic origin, primarily found in Ukraine, Poland, Russia, and Belarus. It is generally considered to be a patronymic surname, derived from a diminutive or familiar form of a personal name.

Possible origins include:

• A diminutive form of the name "Baba," an affectionate term for grandmother or an older woman. In some contexts, "Baba" can also refer to a midwife. The suffix "-ich" is a common Slavic patronymic suffix, meaning "son of." Thus, Babich could mean "son of Baba."

• A shortened or familiar form of names such as "Bogdan" or other names beginning with "Ba-", combined with the "-ich" suffix.

The surname Babich is found in historical records dating back several centuries. Variations in spelling may exist due to transliteration differences across languages. The surname, like many others, was carried across borders and continents with migration patterns.