Llojevic

Llojevic is a surname of Balkan origin. In its original South Slavic spelling, it is written Llojević, with the diacritic on the c; English-language usage often renders it as Llojevic.

Origin and meaning: Llojevic is typically considered a patronymic surname, formed with the suffix -ić, a common element in South Slavic naming that signifies “son of.” The precise given-name or root from which Llojevic derives is not widely documented in standard etymological sources, and as such the early historical form of the name is not definitively established. Like many -ić surnames, it likely emerged from a personal name and became hereditary over time.

Geographic distribution: The name has appeared in records associated with Balkan communities, including Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia. It is also found among diaspora populations outside the region, reflecting migration patterns in the 19th and 20th centuries and subsequent settlement in Western Europe, North America, and beyond.

Notable bearers: There are no widely recognized entries for individuals bearing the surname Llojevic in major encyclopedic references. Local or regional figures with the name may exist in various communities.

Variants and related forms: Variations of the surname appear in transliteration and diacritic forms, including Llojević, Llojović, and Llojovich, depending on language and country of use.

See also: Ljević, Llojic (for nearby surnames with similar linguistic roots).