Stanić

Stanić is a surname of Slavic origin, primarily found in Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is derived from the given name Stanislav or its short form "Stan," both meaning "stand glory" or "become glorious." Surnames ending in "-ić" are typically patronymic or matronymic, indicating descent from someone with that given name. Therefore, Stanić signifies "descendant of Stan" or "son/daughter of Stanislav."

The surname is relatively common in the regions mentioned, and individuals with the surname Stanić can be found in various professions and social strata. The surname's distribution reflects historical migration patterns and population density within these Balkan countries. It is not usually associated with a specific noble lineage or profession, but rather indicates a common ancestry.