Jamaković

Jamaković is a Bosnian surname. It is common in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is found among Bosniaks. Surnames in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly those ending in "-ić," "-ović," and "-ević," often originated as patronymics, indicating descent from an ancestor. In this case, "Jamaković" likely means "son of Jamak" or "descendant of Jamak." The name "Jamak" itself is less common as a given name today but may have been a more prevalent given name in the past. The surname's distribution provides insight into the historical and geographical presence of families bearing this name within Bosnia and Herzegovina and potentially in diaspora communities.