Ivković

Ivković is a Serbian surname. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the given name "Ivko," a diminutive of "Ivan," the Slavic equivalent of John.

Distribution: The surname is most common in Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro, reflecting the historical presence of Serbian populations.

Notable People with the Surname:

• Dušan Ivković (1943-2021): A highly successful Serbian basketball coach, considered one of the greatest European coaches of all time. He coached numerous club teams and the Yugoslavian and Serbian national teams, winning multiple championships and medals.
• Milan Ivković (born 1983): A Serbian footballer who has played as a defender.

Meaning and Origin: The surname signifies "belonging to Ivko" or "descendant of Ivko." The widespread use of the name "Ivan" and its diminutives across Slavic regions contributed to the relatively common occurrence of surnames like Ivković.

Variations: Similar surnames based on "Ivan" exist in other Slavic languages, such as Ivanović.