Lazarević (Serbian Cyrillic: Лазаревић) is a patronymic surname of South Slavic origin, meaning "son of Lazar". It is most common in Serbia and among the Serbian diaspora. The root given name Lazar itself is a form of Lazarus, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Eleazar (אֶלְעָזָר), meaning "God has helped." This etymological chain connects the surname to biblical tradition: Eleazar appears in the Old Testament as a son of Aaron, and Lazarus is a New Testament figure resurrected by Jesus (John 11:38-44). In Serbia, the name Lazar gained prominence due to Prince Lazar Hrebeljanović (1329–1389), a saint and martyr of the Serbian Orthodox Church who led his army at the Battle of Kosovo and became a central figure in Serbian history and epic poetry. Distribution Lazarević is a common surname in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Montenegro. The various spelling variants across other languages, such as Lázár (Hungarian) and Lazzari (Italian), indicate the widespread adaptation of the root name Lazar across different cultures and linguistic regions. Notable Bearers The Lazarević family includes Stefan Lazarević (1374–1427), the Despot of Serbia who ruled during the early 15th century and fostered a golden age of Serbian culture and writing.http en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stefan_Lazarević Another notable is Laza Lazarević (1851–1891), a prominent Serbian psychiatrist and writer known for his stories depicting village life. Among contemporary bearers, notable figures include Milan Lazarević (handballer) of Croatia, and Marina Lazarević (born 1980), an acclaimed Serbian actress.http en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Lazarević Additional bearers span the fields of military, sports, and academia across the region. Variant Forms Other related patronymic surnames include Lazić (derived directly from Laza, a diminutive of Lazar) and Lazarov/Lazarova in Macedonia. Meaning: "son of Lazar" Origin: Serbian (patronymic) Type: Surname Usage regions: Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro