JOVANOVIć
Also recorded as Jovanovic
Jovanovic
Jovanovic is a surname of Serbian and Croat origin, found primarily in the Balkan region. It is derived from the personal name Jovan, which is the Serbian and Croatian variant of the name John. The suffix "-ovic" is a common Slavic patronymic ending, denoting "son of".
The Jovanovic surname is a common and widespread name in Serbia, Croatia, and surrounding areas. It has also spread to other parts of the world due to emigration and diaspora communities.
Individuals with the surname Jovanovic have made contributions in various fields, including sports, arts, academia, and politics. As with many surnames in the Balkans, the name Jovanovic often carries a sense of cultural pride, heritage, and identity for those who bear it.
In British society, individuals with the surname Jovanovic may have ancestral ties to the Balkans or may have adopted the name through marriage or other means. The presence of the Jovanovic surname in the UK reflects the diverse and multicultural nature of British society.
Overall, the surname Jovanovic represents a rich and complex heritage, rooted in the history and traditions of the Balkan region, and continues to be an important part of family histories and identities around the world.
There are approximately 252 people named Jovanović in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Jovanović.
Region of origin: Europe
Religion of origin: Muslim
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Dragan
- Dusan
- Ilija
- Jovan
- Marko
- Miroslav
- Peter
- Robert
- Vladimir
- Zoran
Female
- Ana
- Biljana
- Ivana
- Jelena
- Ljiljana
- Lynette
- Marina
- Milica
- Mirjana
- Patricia
- Suzanne
- Tamara
- Verica
Similar and related surnames
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