Stanković

Stanković is a common Serbian surname. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the given name Stanko, a diminutive form of names such as Stanislav or Stanimir. The suffix "-ović" is a Slavic surname suffix meaning "son of" or "descendant of". Therefore, Stanković literally translates to "son of Stanko" or "descendant of Stanko".

The surname is prevalent throughout Serbia and among Serbian diaspora communities. Due to the historical migrations and settlement patterns in the Balkans, the name can also be found in neighboring countries such as Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia, and among populations with Serbian origins in these regions.

Notable people with the surname Stanković include individuals in various fields, such as sports, politics, science, and the arts.