Jevtić is a common South Slavic surname, predominantly found in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and among the Serbian diaspora.
Origin and Etymology: The surname Jevtić is a patronymic, derived from the male given name "Jevta" (Јевта) or "Jevrem" (Јеврем), which are Serbian forms of the Biblical Hebrew name "Ephraim" (אֶפְרַיִם). The suffix "-ić" (Serbian Cyrillic: -ић) is a common diminutive and patronymic suffix in South Slavic languages, meaning "son of" or "descendant of." Thus, Jevtić translates to "son of Jevta" or "descendant of Jevrem."
Prevalence: The surname is most frequently encountered in Serbia, particularly in central and western regions, as well as in the Republika Srpska entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Due to emigration, it is also found in significant numbers in other former Yugoslav republics and among Serbian communities worldwide.
Notable Individuals: Individuals with the surname Jevtić include:
- Miloš Jevtić (born 1989), a Serbian professional basketball player.
- Slavica Jevtić (born 1967), a Serbian former long-distance runner who competed internationally.
- Vladimir Jevtić (born 1969), a Serbian politician and former mayor of Šabac.