Ježević

Ježević is a surname predominantly found in Croatia. It is derived from the Croatian word "jež," meaning "hedgehog." Surnames derived from animals were often used to denote a person's perceived characteristics or habits, or sometimes their association with a place where the animal was common. The suffix "-ević" is a common Slavic surname suffix indicating "son of" or "descendant of," thus "Ježević" roughly translates to "son of the hedgehog" or "descendant of the hedgehog-like person."

The distribution of the surname Ježević is concentrated primarily in certain regions of Croatia, suggesting possible origins or historical migrations of families bearing the name. Genealogical research and historical records may provide further insights into the specific origins and spread of the Ježević surname.