Marelic

Marelic is a surname of South Slavic origin, commonly found in the Western Balkans. In local orthography it is written as Marelić, while Marelic is a common transcription in English and other languages that omit diacritics.

Etymology: The name is generally considered patronymic, derived from a root such as Marek or Mare, with the diminutive suffix -ić meaning “son of” or “descendant of” in Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian, and Slovenian naming traditions.

Distribution: Marelic is recorded in genealogical and civil records across Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Slovenia, and among diaspora communities in North America and Western Europe.

Notable people: There is no single widely known bearer who defines the name; individuals with the surname Marelic have pursued professions in fields such as academia, sports, business, and the arts.

Variants and related names: Marelić is the standard form in South Slavic orthographies, while anglicized forms include Marelic. Related surnames include Marek (often a given name or surname in other contexts) and Marelli (an Italian surname), though they are etymologically distinct.