Prijović

Prijović is a surname of Slavic origin, common in the Balkans, particularly in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia. It is a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Prijo" or "descendant of Prijo." Prijo is a shortened or diminutive form of the name Predrag, a common Slavic given name.

The suffix "-ović" is a common Slavic surname suffix denoting descent or belonging. Therefore, Prijović signifies belonging to or descending from the family or clan of a person named Prijo.

People with the surname Prijović may be of Serbian, Bosnian, or Croatian ethnicity, and potentially other Slavic groups depending on migration patterns. Historical records and family genealogies would be needed to determine the precise ethnic origin of a specific individual or family bearing the surname.