Daničići

Daničići is a surname found primarily in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Croatia. The name is of Slavic origin and is a patronymic, meaning it is derived from a male ancestor named Danič. The suffix "-ići" is a common Slavic suffix indicating "descendants of" or "belonging to the family of." Thus, Daničići literally translates to "descendants of Danič."

The root name Danič is a diminutive form of the name Danilo or Danijel, both meaning "God is my judge" in Hebrew. The prevalence of the surname in the aforementioned regions suggests a historical presence of families descended from someone named Danič, Daniel, or Danilo in those areas.

Family histories bearing the name Daničići can be researched through genealogical records in the Balkan region, including church records, census data, and land registries. The specific geographic distribution and historical migrations of families with this surname can offer insights into broader demographic trends in the region.