Lovrić is a common South Slavic surname.
Etymology The surname Lovrić is a patronymic diminutive derived from the given name Lovro, which is the Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian form of the Latin name Laurentius (meaning "from Laurentum" or "laurel-crowned"). The suffix "-ić" is a common South Slavic patronymic diminutive, meaning "son of" or "little." Thus, Lovrić translates to "son of Lovro" or "little Lovro."
Distribution Lovrić is most prevalent in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia. Due to historical migrations, it is also found among the Croatian diaspora, particularly in countries such as Germany, Austria, Australia, Canada, and the United States.
Notable people with the surname
- Kristijan Lovrić (born 1995), Croatian professional footballer.
- Željko Lovrić (born 1981), Serbian former professional basketball player.
- Robert Lovrić (born 1989), Croatian handball player.