Lučić is a Slavic surname commonly found in Croatia and Serbia. It is a patronymic name meaning "son of Luka," which itself is a form of Luke. The root name Luke comes from the Greek Loukas, meaning "from Lucania," a region in southern Italy, and is associated with the evangelist Saint Luke. Etymology and Origin The surname Lučić is formed by adding the Slavic patronymic suffix -ić to the given name Luka. This pattern is typical in Croatian and Serbian surnames, indicating filiation. The name Luka is widespread in South Slavic countries, derived from the biblical name Lucas, which in turn stems from the Greek Loukas. Historical Context According to Wikipedia, Lučić is a historical surname in the Republic of Ragusa and the town of Trogir. The Renaissance palace known as Palača Lučić (or Lucić) in Trogir, built in the Middle Ages and restored in the 16th century, attests to the family's prominence. The surname is especially common in central Bosnia, particularly in the villages of Seoci (near Jajce), Vesela, and Velika Bukovica, where approximately one-quarter of the population bears the name. Notable Bearers Several notable individuals share the surname Lučić: Ivan Lučić-Lucius (1604–1679), a Dalmatian historian. Antun Lučić (1855–1921), a Croatian-born oil explorer. Franjo Lučić (1889–1972), a Croatian composer. Ivan Lučić (footballer, born 1995), an Austrian football goalkeeper. Ivan Lučić (footballer, born 1996), a Serbian football goalkeeper. Ivan Lučić-Lavčević (1905–1942), a Croatian Yugoslav war hero and antifascist. Related Names Variants include Lukić in Serbian. Similar surnames in other languages include Lucas (Spanish), Lucassen (Dutch), Lukeson (English), Lukács (Hungarian), De Luca (Italian), and Lukáč (Slovak). Key Facts Meaning: "son of Luka" Origin: Croatian, Serbian Type: Patronymic surname Other forms: Lukić (Serbian) Root name: Luke (from Greek Loukas)