Marković is a common surname in Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Austria. It is a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Marko" – the local form of the name Mark, derived from the Latin Marcus.DistributionIn Serbia, Marković ranks as the fourth most frequent surname, while in Croatia it is the tenth most common. Its prevalence reflects the popularity of the personal name Marko throughout the South Slavic region.Notable BearersMany individuals with this surname have gained recognition in politics, sports, and the arts. Ante Marković (1924–2011) was a Croatian politician who served as the last Prime Minister of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia from 1989 to 1991. Duško Marković (born 1958) served as Prime Minister of Montenegro from 2016 to 2020. Other notable figures include Serbian trumpeter Boban Marković, footballer Antun Marković, basketball player Bogoljub Marković, and Australian judge Brigitte Markovic.Related SurnamesCognate patronymic surnames in other Slavic languages include Russian Markov and its feminine form Markova, as well as Czech Mareš and Slovak Marek.Meaning: Son of Marko (son of Mark)Origin: South Slavic (Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, Montenegrin)Type: Patronymic surnameUsage regions: Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Austria