Mohorovi

Mohorovi is a surname of Croatian origin, typically seen as a variant or simplified spelling of Mohorovičić. In records written without diacritics, Mohorovi may appear in place of the full form. The name is associated with families and individuals of Croatian heritage and can be found in historical and genealogical contexts across the Balkans and beyond.

Etymology and transliteration notes are common for this name, since Croatian diacritics are often omitted in international text. The diacritics Mohorovičić or Mohorović reflect the traditional spelling, with the suffix -ić indicating a patronymic origin meaning “son of Mohor.” Variants like Mohorovi without diacritics are encountered in older European documents, academic publications, and modern databases.

The most notable bearer of the root surname is Andrija Mohorovičić (1857–1936), a Croatian seismologist. He is best known for identifying the boundary between Earth's crust and mantle, in 1909, a discovery that led to the term Mohorovičić discontinuity, or Moho. His work significantly advanced seismology and the understanding of Earth's internal structure. The Moho is named in his honor and remains a fundamental concept in geophysics.

Beyond Andrija Mohorovičić, the name Mohorovi may appear in various contexts as a family surname, though it is most commonly encountered in its full form with diacritics. The connection to seismology and the Moho highlights the name’s enduring association with Croatian scientific heritage. See also the Mohorovičić discontinuity for related geological context.