Mijović

Mijović is a South Slavic surname. It is most prevalent in Montenegro and Serbia. It is derived from the masculine given name "Mijo," a diminutive of names such as "Mihailo" (Michael). The suffix "-ović" is a common Slavic patronymic suffix, meaning "son of." Therefore, Mijović literally translates to "son of Mijo." Individuals with this surname likely descend from a male ancestor named Mijo. The surname may have variations in spelling and pronunciation depending on the specific region and dialect.