4. It was one of the twelve noble families of Croatia.

Like to know the origin of this name. The name is associated with Rade Å egrt, a Bosnian-Serb author. 99.

Many centuries after, we find Croatian surnames which echo those old Croatian female given names like Belić, Bilić, Dobrić, Grubić, Ljubić, Mirić and Stanić,” Croatian Genealogy says. Abramović meaning "Son of Abram". 36. Bukvić derived from the word 'Bukva' meaning "beach".

Šimunović meaning "Son of Šimun". Most of the Croatian surnames end with -ic.

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You need initial traffic only. The name is associated with Luka Zorić, a Croatian Basketball Player. 32. I don’t think our name is German. Rudić derived from the word 'Rud' meaning "ore.". The surname is associated with Igor Jurković, a Croatian Kickboxer. They are passionate about turning your everyday moments into memories and bringing you inspiring ideas to have fun with your family. We also link to other websites, but are not responsible for their content. Davidović meaning "Son of David". Horvat /horvat/ (22.225) 2. An info would be appreciated, My surname is Senker can I find my origin and family. Petrović – Pearce, Pearson, Peters, Peterson, Pierce, Pierson, Park, Perkins Anyone would remember a character with a unique and rare name. 92. Many names and surnames in Croatia are derived from old Slavic words, with no equivalent in other languages outside its circle. Blažević patronymic surname derived from 'Blaž' meaning "Carrier". We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability. 45. That area is known as Slavonija in Croatian language. Ante, Antonio, Antun – Anthony

Gusić derived from the word 'Guska' meaning "goose". I would Kovačević 7,936 1:533.

Looking for relatives of Kranjcevic family, originally from Lichko Lescko or Otatac, Croatia. Dedić meaning "Successor" or "duke". When you buy through the links on our site we may earn a commission. The name is associated with Zoran Lonćar, a Serbian Politician. My paternal side has the surname of Skradski. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.Â. The surname is associated with Nikola Andrić, a Croatian writer and philologist. If you have any question about how to use the Directory of Croatian Family Names (Surnames), please, contact us and we will be happy to help you. 91. Mećava meaning "Snowstorm". Any info would help. Jurić – Georgeson Kidadl is supported by you, the reader. And are from Croatia. , Research Your Roots from Croatia & Region, Croatian Surnames that Begin with the Letter M. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Jurković patronymic surname from the given name Jurko. It is a medieval Croatian noble family that existed in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Crnković derived from 'crn' meaning "black".

18. The surname is associate with Mika Antić, a Yugoslav poet and film director. It is associated with Aret Kapetanović, a British Singer-songwriter. Any help would be most appreciated. 44.

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Pavlović 7,308 1:579. 13. Martinović meaning "Son of Martin". 71.Ježić derived from the word 'Jež' meaning "hedgehog". It was the Ruling dynasty of Croatia, named after Tripimir I, the founder.

Here are some names and their English equivalents: NAMES 53. 100. For some more Eastern European surnames, take a look at Slavic Surnames and Hungarian Last Names. Orlić derived from the word 'orao' meaning "Eagle". Croatian female given names are recorded in the oldest historical records between the 9th and 13th century AD, names like Bela (white), Dobra (kind, good), Gruba (rough), Ljuba (a kiss), Kazimira (utterance, speak), and Mira (peace).

Eva – Eve

Jasen – Jason 47. Hi, my name is Chris Hutchison my grandmother’s maiden name was branicca. If you liked our suggestions for Croatian Last Names then why not take a look at Ukrainian Last Names, or for something different take a look at Tiefling Last Names. The surname is associated with Zoran Živković, the former Prime Minister of Serbia.

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The name is associated with Helga Vlahović, a Croatian journalist and television personality. It was used as a name for someone new to the village. Ilija – Elijah We have this information because it is written in a marriage certificate from one of her son that She was from the Republic of Raguse. 5. Tomić meaning "Son of Tuma". Please can you help me locate this so I can visit where he rests. Thanks, I am looking for an ancester from the republic of Ragusa. 58. Babić, a surname derived from 'baba' meaning "Old Woman". 46. Kidadl is supported by you, the users. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. The most common surname in Croatia is Knežević. Tripimirović meaning "Sons of Tripimir". 68. 14. At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. Novak derived from Slavic 'Novy' meaning "new".

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1. Pavao, Paval – Paul Katja, Kata – Kate, Kathleen 2. Check out this list of a few of the most popular last names in Croatia. Pavlović – Paulson Nikolić meaning "son of Nikola".

Ignjatić meaning "Son of Ignjat". Andrić meaning "Son of Andrija". Babić /babich/ (13.150) 84.

Grgur – Gregory Ćurković derived from the word 'curak' meaning "fur coat". Hrvoje – Harry

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