Bobovik

Bobovik is a Ukrainian surname. It is derived from the word "bobovyi," which relates to broad beans or similar legume plants. Surnames ending in "-ik" are common in Ukrainian and other Slavic languages, often indicating familial or ancestral association, or origin from a place where broad beans were cultivated. The surname Bobovik likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who grew or traded in broad beans, or lived in an area known for them. Its distribution is primarily within Ukraine and among Ukrainian diaspora communities. Historical records would be needed to trace the specific origins and lineage of individuals bearing the surname Bobovik.