Pucići is a South Slavic surname primarily found in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia.
Etymology The surname Pucići, like many surnames in the Dinaric regions of the Western Balkans, features the patronymic or locational suffix "-ići." This suffix is a common diminutive and patronymic ending in Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian, signifying "son of," "descendant of," or "originating from." The root "Puc-" is less definitively established but may derive from an older personal name, a nickname, or a local toponym.
Distribution and Demographics The surname Pucići is most frequently encountered among ethnic Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly in the historical regions of Central Bosnia (e.g., around Novi Travnik, Vitez) and Herzegovina. It is also present in Croatia, often in areas historically linked to migrations from Bosnia and Herzegovina, such as Dalmatia and parts of Slavonia. While not a globally widespread surname, it holds a notable and recognized presence within these specific cultural and geographical contexts.
See Also
- List of Croatian surnames
- List of Bosnian surnames