Bošnjak (surname)

Bošnjak is a common surname found primarily in Bosnia and Herzegovina and other parts of the former Yugoslavia. It is also present, to a lesser extent, in other countries due to migration. The name is derived from the ethnonym "Bošnjak," which translates to "Bosniak" in English. The surname therefore signifies origin or ancestry from Bosnia or association with the Bosniak people, a South Slavic ethnic group primarily inhabiting Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is generally considered a patronymic or ethnic identifier. The surname's prevalence reflects the historical and cultural context of the region. Variations in spelling, such as Bosnjak, may also exist.