Dimitrijevi

Dimitrijevi is a surname of Slavic origin, commonly found in Serbia and other Balkan countries. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the given name Dimitrije, which itself is the South Slavic form of the Greek name Demetrios. Demetrios means "follower of Demeter," the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility. The suffix "-vi" or "-ić" often denotes "son of" in Slavic languages, indicating that the original bearer of the surname was the son of someone named Dimitrije. Over generations, this patronymic evolved into a hereditary family name. The prevalence of the name Dimitrije in Orthodox Christian communities contributed to the widespread adoption of the surname Dimitrijevi. Individuals with this surname can be found in various professions and walks of life, both within the Balkan region and in diaspora communities around the world, reflecting migration patterns and the dispersal of families over time.