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Terzic Surname Meaning

Bosniak Serbian and Croatian (Terzić): patronymic from terzija, a Bosnian Serbian and Croatian occupational name for a tailor of Turkish origin.

Terzić is derived from the term for tailor, highlighting the occupational link to the profession.

This name reflects the cultural and historical influences present in the region, including the impact of Turkish culture.

The name serves as an example of how occupational names can evolve into family names over generations.

It also illustrates the intermingling of various ethnic identities in the Balkans.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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