Matasovi

Matasovi is a South Slavic surname that can function as the plural form of a family name referring to the Matasović lineage, or as a surname in its own right in contexts where diacritics are omitted. The name is part of a common Slavic pattern in which a given name is combined with a patronymic suffix to indicate descent.

Etymology and form: The surname generally derives from the given name Mato (a diminutive of Matija, equivalent to Matthew) and the patronymic suffix -ović, which signals “son of” or “descendants of.” In usage, Matasovi often denotes the members of the Matasović family as a group, while the non-plural form Matasović is typically the standard surname. Variants with diacritics are common in the languages of the region, and anglicized spellings may appear in international records.

Geographic distribution: The surname is found among South Slavic populations, especially in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro. It also occurs in diaspora communities abroad, where records may reflect changes in spelling or diacritics. The form without diacritics appears in databases and documents from countries with non-diacritic orthography.

Usage and context: As with many patronymic surnames, Matasovi can be encountered in official records, genealogical sources, and informal references to families bearing the name. It is related to, but distinct from, the singular surname Matasović and other forms derived from the same root name.

See also: Matasović, Matas, and other related South Slavic surnames.