Ivancea

Ivancea is a surname, primarily found in Romania. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from a personal name. In this case, "Ivancea" is derived from the name "Ivan," which is a Slavic variant of "John." The suffix "-cea" is a Romanian suffix indicating descent or belonging to. Therefore, Ivancea signifies "son of Ivan" or "descendant of Ivan."

The surname Ivancea is not particularly common, and its distribution is largely concentrated within Romania, though individuals with the name may also be found in diaspora communities around the world. Researching genealogical records within Romania would likely provide more detailed information about the history and distribution of families bearing the Ivancea surname.