Čarapić

Čarapić is a Serbian surname. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the male given name or nickname Čarapa, or a diminutive thereof. The name Čarapa literally translates to "sock" or "stocking" in Serbian. Surnames ending in "-ić" are common in Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia, indicating descent or belonging to a family. Thus, Čarapić signifies "descendant of Čarapa" or "belonging to the Čarapa family." As a surname, it is relatively common in Serbia and among Serbian diaspora communities. The etymology suggests an ancestor who might have been known for wearing distinctive socks or stockings, or whose profession was related to their production.