Stojković

Stojković is a Serbian surname. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from a male ancestor named Stojko. The suffix "-ić" is a common Slavic suffix indicating descent or belonging, thus "Stojković" means "descendant of Stojko" or "belonging to Stojko's family."

The given name Stojko is a diminutive form of names such as Stojan, Stojimir, or Stoimir. These names are derived from the verb "stajati" which means "to stand" in Serbian and other Slavic languages. The name often carries connotations of steadfastness, resilience, or endurance.

People with the surname Stojković can be found primarily in Serbia, but also in other countries with a Serbian diaspora, such as Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, and to a lesser extent in other parts of Europe, North America, and Australia.

Notable people with the surname Stojković include, but are not limited to:

• Vladimir Stojković, a Serbian football goalkeeper.
• Dragan Stojković, a Serbian football manager and former player.