Lončar

Lončar is a surname of Slavic origin, most commonly found in Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia.

It derives from the word "lončar," which translates to "potter" or "maker of earthenware pots and vessels." The surname therefore indicates that the original bearer or an ancestor was a potter by trade.

The suffix "-ar" is a common occupational suffix in Slavic languages.

The surname Lončar can be found spelled with various diacritics depending on the specific region and transcription practices.