kroukovci

Kroukovci is a surname that originates from the Balkans, specifically from the region of present-day Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The exact origin and meaning of the name are uncertain, but it is believed to be of Slavic or Illyrian origin.

In Croatia, Kroukovci is most commonly found in the regions of Lika and Kordun, while in Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is distributed throughout the country. The name is also found in other countries with significant Croatian or Bosnian diaspora communities, such as the United States and Australia.

Throughout history, the Kroukovci or variants of the name have been recorded in various forms, including Kroukovac, Krkovac, and Krkovci. This suggests that the name has undergone changes over time, possibly due to linguistic or administrative factors.

In Croatia, certain families bearing the surname Kroukovci are recorded as having been part of the nobility or landowning classes in the medieval period. However, there is limited information available on the specific history or notable figures associated with this surname.

Today, Kroukovci is largely an occupational or topographic surname, likely indicating a person living near a crooked or winding river (krovka in Croatian). Research into the history and genealogy of individuals bearing the surname Kroukovci remains an ongoing task for historians and genealogists interested in tracing the origins and migrations of the people of the Balkan region.