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Broz

Broz is a surname of South Slavic origin. It is found in several countries of the former Yugoslavia, including Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia, and in diaspora communities abroad. The exact origins and meaning of the surname vary by family; as with many surnames, it can reflect local naming practices, regional roots, or nickname-based origins.

In usage, Broz is typically a hereditary family name passed down through generations. While most often associated

The most prominent bearer of the name is Josip Broz Tito (1892–1980), born Josip Broz and commonly

See also Tito, a given name or surname that is closely associated with Josip Broz Tito in

with
families
from
the
Balkan
region,
bearers
of
the
name
can
be
found
in
various
countries
due
to
migration
and
population
movements
in
the
20th
century.
known
simply
as
Tito.
He
was
a
Yugoslav
revolutionary
and
statesman
who
led
the
Partisans
during
World
War
II
and
later
served
as
the
head
of
state
of
the
Socialist
Federal
Republic
of
Yugoslavia.
Tito’s
leadership
and
the
postwar
political
structure
of
Yugoslavia
are
central
elements
in
the
history
of
the
region,
and
the
name
Broz
is
often
encountered
in
discussions
of
20th‑century
Balkan
politics.
historical
and
biographical
contexts.