Pavlovic

Pavlovic is a surname of South Slavic origin derived from the given name Pavle, the local form of Paul. The suffix -ić (also written -ović) is a patronymic element meaning “son of” or “descendant of,” so Pavlovic originally signified “son of Pavle.”

In diacritic-accurate spelling, the name appears as Pavlović. When diacritics are omitted, as in English-language records or databases, it appears as Pavlovic. Other transliterations include Pavlovič in some Czech and Slovak contexts and Pavlovich in English.

The surname is most common in the Balkans, particularly in Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro, and it is also found among diaspora communities in North America, Western Europe, and Australia.

As with many South Slavic surnames, Pavlovic is used by people of various ethnic and religious backgrounds and does not imply a specific occupation or status. It is borne by numerous individuals across fields such as sports, academia, and the arts.