Popencu

Popencu is a Romanian surname. It is a common surname in Romania and is derived from the word "popă," meaning priest. Thus, Popencu can be interpreted as "son of a priest" or "belonging to the priest." Surnames ending in "-escu" or "-encu" often indicate familial or ancestral relationships, or origin. Individuals with the surname Popencu can be found throughout Romania and in the Romanian diaspora. The name itself does not inherently denote any specific social status, profession beyond ancestral association, or geographic origin beyond its Romanian linguistic roots.