Milankovi

Milankovi is a South Slavic surname found in parts of the former Yugoslavia, including Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. In some languages, Milankovi may appear as a plural or possessive form referring to the Milankov or Milanković family, with the plural Milankovići used to denote “the Milanković family.”

Etymology and form: The surname is typically patronymic, deriving from a given name that begins with the mil- root, a common element in Slavic names meaning “dear” or “gracious.” Variants and related surnames include Milankov and Milanković, which share the same roots but may be used in different linguistic or national contexts.

Distribution and usage: Milankovi occurrences are most common in the Western Balkans and among diaspora communities in Europe, North America, and elsewhere. The form Milankovi may also be encountered in historical texts or transliterations where diacritics are omitted.

Notable people: There are no widely cited individuals with the exact surname Milankovi in major reference works. The closely related surname Milanković is borne by several notable figures, including Milutin Milanković, a Serbian scientist known for his work on climate cycles and astronomy.

See also: Milanković, Milankov, Milanko. This article serves as a brief disambiguation and notes the relationship between Milankovi and its more common variants.