Biškup is a Croatian cognate of the English surname Bishop, ultimately from Greek ἐπίσκοπος (episkopos, "overseer"). As an occupational surname, it would have denoted either a bishop in the church hierarchy or someone in the service of a bishop. Geographically, Biškup is one of the most common surnames in Varaždin County, in northern Croatia. Its frequency there reflects historical Croatian use of ecclesiastical titles as inherited family names. Notable bearers Damir Biškup (born 1969), Croatian football player Dražen Biškup (born 1965), Croatian football player Variants Cognates in other languages include Bishop (English), Lévêque (French), Lévesque (French), Bischoffs (German), Episcopo (Italian), Biskup (Polish), and Biškup (Croatian). Meaning: Occupational name for a bishop or his servant Origin: Greek episkopos "overseer" → Church Latin → Slavic Type: Surname Usage regions: Croatia (especially Varaždin County)