There are
925
Hovanecs in the USA
Hovanec is the
26391st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Hovanec

EdwardHovanec

Edward Hovanec is an American mathematician known for his work in differential geometry.

ChristinaHovanec

Christina Hovanec is a Canadian politician who served as a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons of Canada.

GuidoHovanec

Guido Hovanec is an Italian football player and coach.

HeinzHovanec

Heinz Hovanec is an Austrian football player and coach.

MichaelHovanec

Michael Hovanec is an American artist known for his abstract paintings.

MaryHovanec

Mary Hovanec is an American politician who served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

SusanneHovanec

Susanne Hovanec is an Austrian politician who served as a member of the Austrian National Council.

DanielHovanec

Daniel Hovanec is a Slovak football player.

ZdenkoHovanec

Zdenko Hovanec is a Czech football player and coach.

AdrienneHovanec

Adrienne Hovanec is an American actress known for her roles in various stage productions and films.

Hovanec Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Hovanec is of East Slavic origin, derived from the personal name Ivan, which is the Cyrillic form of John. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is based on the name of a father or ancestor.
Geographic DistributionThe surname Hovanec is most commonly found in Slovakia, Croatia, Czech Republic, and Austria. It is also found in other parts of Europe and in North America.
VariationsVariations of the surname Hovanec include Hovan, Hovanes, Hovanesian, Hovanesyan, Hovanesian՝, Hovhaness, Hovhanesian, Hovanessian, Hovnanian, and Hovsepian.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration of people with the surname Hovanec is primarily linked to historical and political events in Eastern Europe, such as World War II and the fall of communism. Many Hovanecs have emigrated to North America, particularly to the United States and Canada, in search of better economic opportunities and political stability.