Urkovići

Urkovići is a surname found primarily in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia. It is typically associated with individuals of Serbian or Bosnian origin, and may be tied to specific geographic regions or ancestral lineages within those countries. The surname likely derives from a male given name such as "Urko," potentially a diminutive or hypocoristic form of a longer name, combined with the suffix "-ovići," a common Slavic patronymic suffix denoting descent from a particular ancestor (meaning "son of" or "descendant of"). Historical records, genealogical databases, and population studies could offer further insights into the distribution, migration patterns, and potential meanings or stories associated with the Urkovići surname.