Pavić () or Pavič is a South Slavic surname, common in Croatia and Serbia. It is derived from the personal name Pavao/Pavo (related to English Paul), by means of patronymic-forming suffix -ić (-ič in Slovenia). It is among the most common surnames in two counties of Croatia. It may refer to: Ante Pavić (born 1989), Croatian tennis player Armin Pavić (1844–1914), Croatian literary historian and politician Josip Pavić (born 1982), Croatian water polo player Mate Pavić (born 1993), Croatian tennis player Milan Pavić (1914–1986), Croatian photographer Milorad Pavić (writer) (1929–2009), Serbian writer Milorad Pavić (footballer) (1921–2005), Serbian football coach Nikola Pavić (1898–1976), Croatian writer Ninoslav Pavić, Croatian entrepreneur Smiljan Pavič (born 1980), Slovenian professional basketball player Siniša Pavić (born 1933), Serbian writer Vlasta Pavić (born 1955), Croatian politician References Croatian surnames Serbian surnames Patronymic surnames Surnames from given names