Drljača

Drljača is a surname primarily found in Bosnia and Herzegovina and other countries of the former Yugoslavia, such as Croatia and Serbia. The name is of Slavic origin. Family history research indicates the surname is associated with various ethnicities and religious affiliations within the region. The etymology of the name is not definitively established, but it is often connected to the word "drljača" meaning "harrow" in several Slavic languages. A harrow is an agricultural tool used to break up and smooth the surface of the soil. As surnames often originated from occupations or characteristics, it is possible that the name Drljača was initially associated with someone who worked as a farmer, specifically one who used a harrow. The distribution of the surname can offer insights into migration patterns and historical settlements within the Balkan region.