Terzić

Etymology

Terzić is a Bosnian and Serbian surname derived from the Bosnian word terzija meaning "tailor", which ultimately comes from Persian terzi (tailor). The surname therefore belongs to the category of occupational surnames, reflecting the profession of an ancestor. A Turkish cognate is Terzi, which has the same meaning.

Notable Bearers

The surname Terzić is borne by many notable individuals, primarily in sports and politics:

• Admir Terzić (born 1992), Bosnian footballer
• Adnan Terzić (born 1960), former Prime Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2002–2006)
• Aleksa Terzić (born 1999), Serbian footballer
• Amela Terzić (born 1993), Serbian middle-distance runner
• Arvedin Terzić (born 1989), Bosnian footballer
• Borislav Terzić (born 1991), Serbian footballer
• Dara Terzić Šterić (born 1970), Serbian rhythmic gymnast
• Dejan Terzić (born 1987), Serbian sprint canoeist
• Edin Terzić (born 1982), German-Croatian football coach
• Jovana Terzić (born 1999), Montenegrin swimmer
• Miloš Terzić (born 1987), Serbian volleyball player
• Miloš Terzić (born 1988), Serbian politician
• Mirsad Terzić (born 1983), Bosnian handball player

Cultural Significance

The suffix -ić is a common Slavic patronymic or family name ending, meaning "son of" or "descendant of." Thus Terzić literally means "son of the tailor." The name is widespread across the former Yugoslavia, particularly in Bosnia and Serbia, reflecting the Ottoman influence on local trade and craftsmanship.

• Meaning: Tailor
• Origin: Bosnian, Serbian; from Persian via Turkish
• Type: Occupational surname
• Usage Regions: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia