Grafovi

Grafovi is a name with multiple uses in Slavic-speaking regions. It can refer to geographical localities as a toponym, and it is also found as a family name. The form derives from the word graf, meaning "count" in German, used in Central European nobility, with Slavic suffixes that create plural or possessive forms.

The term originates from the title of noble rank used in medieval and early modern Central Europe. In toponymy, Grafovi often indicates lands or settlements associated with a count or a noble house. As a surname, Grafovi likely originated from an ancestor holding or associated with the title.

Grafovi is the name of several localities in Slavic-speaking regions, reflecting historical patterns of landholding and administration under feudal lords. The toponym appears in various countries and may refer to villages or hamlets within larger municipalities.

In contemporary records, Grafovi appears as a surname among families in the Balkans and neighboring areas. Spelling variants exist in different languages, depending on transcription and localization.

See also: Graf (noble title), counts in German-speaking regions, and toponymic naming practices in Southeastern Europe.