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Terzic

Terzic, written with or without diacritics as Terzić or Terzic, is a South Slavic surname common in the Balkan region. The form Terzić (with the č) is frequently found in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Serbia, and among diaspora communities in Europe and North America. The unaccented spelling Terzic is commonly used in English-language contexts or where diacritics are not available.

Etymology and form: The surname is built with the standard South Slavic patronymic or diminutive suffix -ić,

Geographic distribution: Terzić is most prevalent in the Western Balkans, with significant presence in Bosnia and

Notable people: The surname is borne by individuals across various fields, including sports, politics, and academia.

See also: Terzić (surname). Variants and transliterations may occur in different languages and alphabets, contributing to

which
typically
indicates
a
descendant
or
son
of
a
progenitor.
The
root
element
Terz-
may
derive
from
a
given
name
or
an
occupational
source,
but
the
precise
origin
can
vary
by
family
and
region.
As
with
many
-ić
surnames,
Terzić/Terzic
likely
developed
independently
in
multiple
lineages
rather
than
from
a
single
origin.
Herzegovina,
Croatia,
and
Serbia.
The
name
is
also
found
among
people
of
Balkan
heritage
in
countries
such
as
Slovenia,
Montenegro,
and
in
immigrant
communities
around
the
world.
In
public
life
and
professional
circles,
bearers
of
the
name
have
achieved
recognition
in
the
Balkan
region
and
among
international
communities.
a
range
of
spellings
in
international
records.