Adzich

Adzich is a surname of Bosnian origin, commonly found in Bosnia and Herzegovina and among people of Bosnian diaspora. The name is believed to have derived from the word "adžići", which means "dishants" or "those who keep the tradition" in the Bosnian language.

In historical records, the Adzich family is mentioned in the 16th century among the ethnic groups of Herzegovina, a region in southern Bosnia. The family was known to have been part of the Ottoman Empire's administrative and military apparatus, and many Adzichs were granted landholdings and provincial titles.

During the Ottoman period, the Adzich family intermarried with other noble families, and they began to spread their influence across the Balkans. Following the Ottoman-Balkan Wars, the Adzich name is also found in the populations that migrated from the Balkans to other parts of Europe and the world.

While information on Adziches is limited, and their genealogy complex, there are several notable figures from historical records that share this family name. Not all individuals with the name Adzich claimed Bosnian or Herzegovinian descent, as the name has also been adopted by non-Bosnians due to linguistic and cultural exchange.

Today, the surname Adzich is widely distributed among countries and represents various cultures that have experienced migration and assimilation. It is one of many surnames in Bosnia that have gained significance in modern times due to the nation's history of regional groupings, empire rule, and multinational populations.