Brankovič

Brankovič is a Slovene Branković.

Etymology

The surname originates as a diminutive of the given name Branko, meaning “Little Branko,” a name derived from the Slavic element borna (South Slavic brana), meaning “protection.” The suffix -ović or -ovič indicates patronymic origin—“son of Branko.”

Origin and Distribution

As a resurfaced Slovene adaptation of the Serbian and Croatian noble surname Branković, Brankovič is primarily borne in Slovenia. According to external surname data, it retains familial connections to the southern Slavic region while reflecting Slovenian orthographic conventions.