Nikolic is a common South Slavic surname formed from a personal name and preserved across Serbian, Croatian, and neighboring records.
Meaning and Origin
Nikolic means son or descendant of Nikola, using the suffix -ic or -vic patterns common in South Slavic hereditary surnames.
Geographic Distribution
The surname is widespread in Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro, and also appears in diaspora communities across Europe and North America.
Historical Records and Context
Nikolic appears in parish and civil documentation across regions shaped by both Ottoman and Habsburg administration.
Spelling Variants
- Nikolić
- Nikolich
Notable People
- Tomislav Nikolic (politician)
- Jovana Nikolic (athlete)