List of noble families of Croatia


List of noble families of Croatia includes the old, original, ethnically Croatian noble families; families whose titles were granted by the kings of the medieval Kingdom of Croatia and its successors; foreign noble families which were granted Croatian citizenship; and Croatian families which were granted titles by foreign states. It refers to the noble families of the historical territories of Croatia, Dalmatia, Slavonia, Istria, Bosnia, Herzegovina and the Republic of Dubrovnik.

A

Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
Adamović17th century–presentBaron
AjtićAlso called Jajtić or Jajetić.
Alapić?–1584Baron
Ban
Last member Gašpar Alapić was Ban of Croatia between 1574 and 1578.
Alberti13th–20th centuryCount Old noble family from Split
Althan1129–presentCount Noble family of Bavarian origin. Owned the Međimurje County between 1719 and 1791.
Andechs12–13th centuryCount
Ban
Voivode
Noble family in Istria. Called Andeški in Croatian.
AndreisAlso called Andrijević or Andrejčić.
AuerspergNoble family of German origin.
Augustić14th century- present

B

Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
Babonić13th century–1898Duke
Ban
A branch of the family was titled as the Dukes of Blagaj, according to Blagaj estate.Bans of Slavonia in the 13th and 14th centuries.
Baćan1398–presentBaron
Count
Duke
Ban
Noble family of Hungarian origin with one branch in Croatia from the 15th century. Bans of Croatia in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Called Baćan in Croatian.
BajamontiNoble family of Lombard origin who have been living in Split since the 18th century.
Banfi1226–presentBaron
Count
Ban
Noble family of Hungarian origin - Lendava branch. Owned parts of Međimurje and Varaždin County Bans of Croatia in the 14th and 15th centuries. Called also Banić in Croatian.
BarboNoble family of Italian origin. Had estates in Motovun and Koper.
BebekNoble family of Hungarian origin. Emeric Bebek was Ban of Croatia and Dalmatia in 1380. Called Bubek in Croatian.
Bedeković1267–presentBaron
Ban
Koloman Bedeković, a member of the family, was Ban of Croatia between 1871 and 1872.
BelavićNoble family originally from the Bihać area.
Belošević1635–presentNoble family with estates in former Varaždin and Zagreb County
Benković15th century–present
BenjaNoble family from Zadar.
BerčićNoble family of Jewish origin from Stari Grad on the island of Hvar.
Berislavić of GraberjeBan
Despot
Berislavić of Trogirc. 1250–17th centuryBanPetar Berislavić, a member of the family, was Ban of Croatia between 1513 and 1520.
Berislavić of Vrh Rike
BerkeNoble family of Hungarian origin from Prekmurje with estates in Croatia
BessenNoble family of Hungarian origin. Called Bešenići in Croatian.
BilićNotable member was Radojica Bilić from Jajce at the end of the 14th century. In the 16th century, they lived in Bihać, and from 1588, in Šibenik.
BojničićNoble family originating from Plavno, near Knin.
BombellesCount
Marquess
Noble family of French origin. Owned estates in Croatia in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Bonda1190–20th centuryCount Old noble family from the Republic of Dubrovnik. Called Bondić in Croatian.
Borelli17th century–presentNoble family of Norman origin. Lived in Zadar.
BorkovićBranch of the Domagović family
Boršić16th centuryNoble family from the Bihać area
Bozić13th century–presentDuke
Ban
Both12th–20th centuryBaron
Count
Ban
Noble family of Hungarian origin. Owned estates in Croatia. Bans of Croatia in the 15th and 16th centuries.
BrdovečkiCalled Brdovečki in Croatian and Berdóczy in Hungarian.
Brlečići16th centuryNoble family from the Bihać area
BrlekovićiNoble family from Križevci
Broz19th centuryNoble family from the Zagreb County.
Budački1484–1707DukeMedieval noble family originally from Lika, later the Kordun.
BudisavljevićiNoble family of Serbian origin.
Budor15th–18th century
Bukovački1579–?Branch of the Mogorović family
Bunić1023–presentMarquess Oldest noble family from the Republic of Dubrovnik
Burić1587Baron
Knight
Butković1650–presentDukeMedieval noble family originally from Lika, but the title and coat of arms were awarded in Slavonia in 1650 by Ferdinand III. The village Butkovići in Istria is named after the family.

C

Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
CaballiniNoble family of Italian origin
Calogerà 17th century-presentCittadini Originarii
Baron
Nobili Corcyrensi
Nobili Cretensii
Nobili Costantinopolii
Grand Boyar
Archon
Archontal, noble, originarii, and priestly family of Byzantine-Cypriot origin in Zadar, Hvar, Korčula, and Split. Called Kalogjera, Kalođera, or калогјера in Croatian and Serbian. Island of Ošljak takes its Italian name, Calugerà, after this family.
Cambi15th century–presentNoble family of Italian origin from Split
CedulinNoble family from Zadar
Cega13th century–presentNoble family of Italian origin from Trogir. Also called Celio.
Crijević7th century–presentCount Old noble family from the Republic of Dubrovnik. Called Crijević in Croatian
Cindro13th century–presentNoble family from Split
ČipikoNoble family from Trogir
Crljen18th century
Crnković1429–presentCount Noble family with roots from the region of Gorski kotar
CvetkovićNoble family of Serbian origin
Cvetnić1 August 1519–?
Česnegić1263–presentBaron
Count
Noble family of Hungarian origin. Owned estates in Croatia. Called Česnegić in Croatian.
Čikulin16th century–1746Baron
Count
Noble family of Italian origin. Owned estates in Croatia. Called Čikulini in Croatian.

Č

Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
Čavrak29 March 1602 – 11 January 1896Noble family from Letovanić
ČolićNoble family from Senj
Čudomirić13th–16 century
ČulićDescendant from the Lapčan family
ČuporBanNoble family from Moslavina

D

Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
DamjanovićCountNoble family from the island of Vrgada. Originated in Poljice, near Omiš and possibly a descendant of the old Tugomirić family.
DaubachyNoble family of unknown origin from Zagreb
Draganić14th–16th century
Delišimunović16th century–presentBaron
Count
Branch of the Radojčić noble family, originating from Klis. Krsto Delišimunović was lieutenant general of Karlovac
DeutschNoble family of German origin from Macelj
Dobrojević1412−1819Noble family from Šibenik
DoimiNoble family of Italian origin
Doklečić1 August 1519–?
Domagojević9th centuryDukeRuling dynasty of the medieval Duchy of Croatia between 864 and 892.
Domagović1327–?Parent family of the Borković family
DominisNoble family of Italian origin
DomjanićNoble family from the island of Rab
DončićNoble family from Zagreb
DoringerNoble family of Austrian origin
Draganić14th–16th century
DragojlovićNoble family of Serbian origin
Drašković15th century–presentBaron
Count
Ban
Noble family originating from northern Dalmatia and Lika region; Bans of Croatia in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries
Drugec1 August 1519–?
Dudić16th centuryAndrija Dudić Orehovički, a member of the family, was a humanist, astronomer, bishop and diplomat in Croatia, Hungary and Poland

Đ

Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
Đureković1 August 1519–?

E

Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
Eltz1157–presentBaron
Count
Prince-elector
Noble family of German origin. Owned estates in eastern Slavonia and Srijem between 1736 and 1945.
Engel29 March 1886–?
Erdödy1187–presentCount
Duke
Ban
Noble family of Hungarian origin. They were most notable in Croatia. Bans of Croatia in the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
Ernušt15th century–1540BanNoble family of Jewish origin. Came from Sweden to Hungary and Croatia. Owned the Međimurje County between 1473 and 1540 and some other estates in northern Croatia. Bans of Croatia. Called Ernuszt" in Hungarian, Ernušt'' in Croatian.

F

Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
FemenNoble family of unknown origin
Fenrich17th century–presentJunkerNoble family of Prussian origin whose branch was present in Slavonia since the beginning of 20th century. They shortly co-owned Sušine-Gjurgjenovac estate and were one of the founders of the present-day town Đurđenovac.
Feštetić15th century–presentCount
Duke
Noble family from Turopolje, central Croatia. Most notable in Hungary. Owned the Međimurje County between 1791 and 1923. Owned the Novi Dvori near Zaprešić and Bajnski Dvori estates.
FilipašićNoble family from Zagreb
Filipović16th century–presentBaron Josip Filipović, the most famous member of the family, was a Croatian high-ranking general in the Habsburg Imperial Army
FlaischmanNoble family of German origin
Franceschi1022–presentCountOld noble family of Italian origin, originally from the Republic of Venice. The family protected Croatia from the Ottoman Empire and owned large estates and palaces along the Dalmatian coast.
Franić15th century–presentNoble family from Makarska and its hinterland
Frankopan1116–1671Duke
Ban
Old noble family known as from the island of Krk. Bans of Croatia in the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. Last member was Marquess Fran Krsto Frankopan, who was beheaded for treason against the Habsburgs in 1671.
Frodnacher1380–?Noble family from Upper Austria. Lived in Bednja.

G

Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
Galeković1507–presentNoble family from Mraclin
Galović1 August 1519–?
Galjuf1613–?
Gorjanski13th century–1481BanNoble family of Hungarian origin, owned estates in eastern Slavonia. Bans of Croatia in the 14th century. Called Gorjanski in Croatian.
Getaldić8th century–20th centuryOld noble family from the Republic of Dubrovnik. Called Getaldić in Croatian and Ghetaldi in Italian.
Gising12th century–1527Count
Ban
Noble family of German origin. Owned the Međimurje County in the 13th and 14th centuries. Bans of Croatia in the 13th and 14th centuries. Called Kőszegi in Hungarian.
GolubićNoble family from Križevci
GotalBaronNoble family from Gotalovec
Gradić12th century–20th centuryCount Old noble family from the Republic of Dubrovnik
Graziani16th century–17th centuryDukeNoble family of Italian origin from Dalmatia. Gaspar Graziani, a member of the family, was Voivode of Moldavia between 1619 and 1620.
Grdenić1 August 1519–?Noble family from Križevci
Gregorijanec15th century–17th centuryBaronNoble family from the Križevci area. Owners of Medvedgrad Castle.
GrisogonoNoble family of possible Italian or even Greek ancestry from Split
Gučetić8th century–presentCount Old noble family from the Republic of Dubrovnik
Gundulićc. 930–1800Count Old noble family from the Republic of Dubrovnik
Gusić1102–presentBaron
Ban
Old noble family originating from the Lika region. Members of the Kurjaković family branch were Bans of Croatia in the 15th and 16th century
Guštak13th century–presentOld noble family from Hrastje and Sveti Ivan Zelina, Hrvatsko prigorje region. The whole villages were given freedom and nobility by King Béla IV of Hungary as of gratitude, so called plum barons.
Gutkeled12th–15th centuryBanNoble family of German origin
Gutmann19th century–20th centuryBaronNoble family of Jewish origin. Founders of the settlement which became Belišće, Croatia

H

Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
Hajnović3 September 1661–?
Hellenbach16th century–presentBaron Cadet branch of the Czech noble family, originating from Slovakia. Owners of Hellenbach Manor near Marija Bistrica
HerbersteinNoble family of Austrian origin
Horg1 August 1519–?
Horžić1 August 1519–?
Horvat14th century–presentBrothers Ivaniš, Pavao and Ladislav Horvat were opponents of Queen Mary of Hungary and palatine Nicholas I Garai.
Hotković1445–19th centuryBaron Noble family originating from western Croatia. Had estates in Bakar, Modruš and Ozalj. Daniel Peharnik-Hotković was general in Habsburg Imperial Army.
Humski16th century–c. 1680
Huzjak16th century–present

I

Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
Iločki13th century–1524Voivode
Ban
Noble family from the Hrvatska Dubica district in medieval Slavonia. Lords of Ilok since 1364. Nikola Iločki was Ban of "Whole Slavonia" between 1457 and 1463 and anti-king of Bosnia between 1471 and 1477.
Inkey16th century–presentBaron Noble family of Hungarian origin, from Međimurje. Settled in Berzence district. Owned estates in Međimurje County and in Rasinja.
Ivanek18 June 1647–
Iveljić13th century–presentCountNoble family from Split
Ivšić15th century–presentNoble family with estates Slavonia, Syrmia and Pécs

J

Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
Jagić1569–present
Jakopčići13th century–presentNoble family from Ivanić
Jakopović1 August 1519–?
Jakša14th century–?Noble family from the island of Hvar
Jakšić14th century–?Noble family from the islands of Hvar and Brač. Possibly related to the Jakša family.
Jakuš1 August 1519–?
Jamomet
Janković16th century–presentBaronNoble family from Daruvar
Jelačić14th century–presentBaron
Count
Ban
Noble house originating from central Bosnia, of Croatian origin. Josip Jelačić, a member of the family, was Ban of Croatia between 1848 and 1859, and Governor of Dalmatia.
Jelići14th century–?Noble family from Bosnia. Settled in Split, Hvar and Brač due to Ottoman invasions.
Jurčević16th century–presentBaron
Count
Noble family originating from northern Dalmatia
Jurišić15th century–1572Noble family from Senj, southern Croatia. Nikola Jurišić was its member, famous for the Siege of Güns.

K

Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
Kabužić 8th century–presentCount Old noble family from the Republic of Dubrovnik
Kačić11th century–presentOld noble family from Dalmatia
Karlović14th century–presentBaron
Count
Ban
Noble family who were Bans on Croatia, including Ivan Karlović
Katalenić16th century–present
Kaniški14th century–1571BanNoble family of Hungarian origin. Stjepan, Ladislav and Juraj Kaniški were Bans of Croatia in the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. Called Kaniški in Croatian and Kanizsai in Hungarian.
Keglević14th century–presentBaron
Count
Ban
Noble family from the area of the Zrmanja river in Dalmatia. Had estates in the Bihać area and Bužim.
Kitonić16th century–present
Klokočani9 January 1224 – 1590Noble family from Klokoč.
Knežević15th –20th centuryBaron Noble family originating from medieval Zachlumia. Since 1466 settled in the Lika region and since 1802 in Međimurje. Members of the family were high-ranking generals in the Habsburg Imperial Army.
Kolonić13th century–1874Baron
Count
Noble family originating from the former Pset County in central medieval Croatia. Most notable in Hungary and Austria.
Konjski12th–17th centuryBaron
Count
Noble family originating from Rovišće in Bjelovar-Bilogora County . Owners of the castles in Rovišće, Konjščina and Donja Stubica.
Kovačević1821–?
Kozić1587–?
Kružić15th–16th centuryNoble family originating from Lika region. Petar Kružić, a member of the family, was a soldier.
Kukar12th–16th century
Kukuljević27 October 1490 – 9 December 1649
KulmerBaron
Count
Noble family from the Duchy of Carinthia. Settled in Croatia since the 16th century. Owned Kulmerovi Dvori Castle in Šestine and Cernik Castle in Cernik village.
Kurjaković13th century–16th centuryDuke
Ban
A branch of the Gusić family from Krbava. Bans of Croatia in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Kurtić1 August 1519–?
Kuščić15th century–presentNoble family from the island of Brač
Kutnjak1662–present

L

Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
Lacković1344–presentVoivode
Duke
Ban
Noble family of Bavarian origin. Bans of Croatia in the 14th century. Called Lacković in Croatian and Lackfi in Hungarian.
Lačničić
Lapčan12th century–?
LaszowskiNoble family of Polish origin
Lenković15th century–17th centuryNoble family from Lika region. Ivan Lenković, a member of the family, was a Croatian army general and the leader of Uskoks at their headquarters in Senj.
Lipić1683–present
Lukarić1283–17th centuryOld noble family from the Republic of Dubrovnik

M

Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
Madi10th–11th centuryOld noble family from Zadar, northern Dalmatia. Helen of Zadar, a member of the family, was the Queen consort of Croatian King Mchael Krešimir II.
MagdalenićBaronOld noble family from Turopolje, central Croatia. Matija Magdalenić, a member of the family, was a Croatian Kajkavian dialect writer
Makanec26 July 1792–presentNoble family from Štrpet, south of Zagreb.Owned some 6 villages and 20 Ha vineyards. Milan Makanec was the first publisher of newspapers in Croatian Language.
Julije Makanec was a Minister of Education in NDH and high-ranking Ustashe.
Malekovići1490–present
Mallin9 January 1907–?
MamićDukeDukes of Livanjsko Polje
MandićiBaron
Maretić13th century–presentNoble family from Klokoč area
Marušići13th century–presentNoble family originating from the Oblačić family.
Martinis13th century-?Noble family from Split or the island of Brač.
MatjačićNoble family from the Lika region
Matković1649–present
Mendelić1 August 1519–?
Menčetić13th–19th centuryOld noble family from the Republic of Dubrovnik
Mihić29 July 1808–?Noble family from Staro Petrovo Selo
Miković8 March 1580–present
Mikulanić16th century–present
Mikulčić17th century–present
MilašinNoble family from Bosnia
Milić1881–presentNoble family from the Žumberak region
Mlakovečki?–17th centuryBaronNoble family of Hungarian origin. Owned parts of Međimurje, Krapina-Zagorje and Zagreb County. Called Mlakovečki in Croatian.
Mlinarić1655–presentVoivode
Herzog
Noble family of Croatian origin who were divided into several branches: Croatia, Hungary, Styria and others.
Modrić1 August 1519–presentOld noble family from the Zadar hinterland. The first written record of the family was in 1519, in Križevci. Confirmed as nobility in 1649.
Morovićki12th century–?Related to the Gutkeled family
MorićNoble family from Varaždin
MoszynskiNoble family of Polish origin from the parent family of Nałęcz. Lived in Zagreb.

N

Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
Negovetić14 October 1687–?
Nelipić1244–1434DukeOld Croatian noble family originating from Dalmatia. Owners of Knin Fortress, Klis Fortress, Drniš and large estates in northern Dalmatia.
NicoliniNoble family of Italian origin from the island of Hvar
NikolićBaronVera Nikolić Podrinska, a member of the family, was a Croatian painter.
Novosel18th century–19th centuryYounger nobility which was granted nobility status by Maria Theresa in 1744. The family resided in the Zagreb County.

O

Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
Odescalchi13th century–presentDukeNoble family of Italian origin. Owned large estates in former Syrmia County between 1697 and 1945.
Okićisometime between 12th and 14th c.Counts and dukesNative noble family from Okić, region of Samobor
Orehovečki1300–presentCount Native noble family from Sveti Petar Orehovec, Koprivnica-Križevci County ; owners of Veliki Kalnik Castle and Mali Kalnik Castle
Orešković1500–presentDuke
Baron
Duke
Noble family from Lika. Owners of the Široka Kula Castle.
Orsini1500–presentCountNoble family of Italian origin
Oršić1420–presentBaron
Count
Noble family originating from Drinić, a village in the former Pset County in central medieval Croatia. Owned estates in Slavetić, Gornja Bistra, Gornja Stubica and Jurketinec. Members of the family were generals in the Habsburg Imperial Army.
Otmić13th century–?
Ožegović15th century–?Baron

P

Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
PalfiBanNoble family of Hungarian origin. Count János Pálffy is a prominent member.
Palmotić1157–18th centuryOld noble family from the Republic of Dubrovnik
Papalić14th century–1739
Patačićc. 1400–1817Baron
Count
Noble family originating from medieval Bosnia. Owners of Milengrad, Vrbovec, Rakovec, Vinica and some other estates in northern Croatia.
Pavković1 August 1519–?
Pavleković9 September 1613–?
Pejačević14th century–presentBaron
Count
Ban
Noble family originating from southeastern part of medieval Croatia and medieval Bosnia. Most notable in Slavonia. Bans of Croatia in the 19th and 20th centuries
Peranski15th century–786DukeBranch of the Šubić family
Pešćenjak1 August 1519–?
Planiški1 August 1519–?
PokosNoble family from Zagreb
Pola 983–presentBaron
Count
Old noble family of Italian origin. Lords of Pula until 1331.
PosedarskiDuke
Pucić?–20th centuryCount Old noble family from the Republic of Dubrovnik
Pušić1659–present
PrstecNoble family from Zagreb

R

Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
Radić16th century–1726Noble family from the Lika region. Members of the family were Uskok military leaders at the headquarters in Senj. Duke of Senj in 1600. Michael Radić was appointed Duke of Senj on 1 December 1600, by king Rudolf in Graz.
Radik1629–?
RadoševićNoble family from the island of Hvar
Ranjina13th century–19th centuryCountOld noble family from the Republic of Dubrovnik
Raškaj13th century–presentBranch of the Gutkeled family
Ratkajc. 1400–1793Baron
Count
Noble family of Hungarian origin. Owners of large estates in northern Croatia including Veliki Tabor Castle and Mali Tabor Castle. Called Ratkaj in Croatian.
RatkovićNoble family from Šibenik
RauchBan
Baron
Noble family of German origin. Levin Rauch was Ban of Croatia between 1868 and 1871.
Reiner22 February 1913–?
Restić?–19th centuryOld noble family from the Republic of Dubrovnik
Ritter Vitezović17th century–1713Baron Noble family of German and Croatian origin. Settled in Senj. Pavao Ritter Vitezović, a member of the family, was a famous Croatian writer, historian, linguist and publisher.
Rubido12th century–presentCountNoble family of Spanish origin. Settled in Croatia in the 19th century. Sidonija Erdödy Rubido, a member of the family, was opera primadonna and an important member of the Illyrian movement.
Rudić1755–?Baron The family had estates in Bač.

S

Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
Sakač13th century–?Noble family from Kapela Kalnička and Vojnovec Kalnički
Saraka1172–presentCount Old noble family from the Republic of Dubrovnik
Scampicchio15th century–?Noble family of Italian origin
Sente1718–present
SermageCount
Baron
Noble family of Burgundian origin. Owned a lot of estates in Croatia
Sladojević16th century–presentNoble family from Dalmatia. Possibly originated in Bosnia.
Svačić 11th century–1097KingRoyal dynasty of medieval Kingdom of Croatia, originating from northern Dalmatia. Petar Svačić, a member of the family, was King of Croatia between 1093 and 1097.
Sorkočević1272–19th centuryOld noble family from the Republic of Dubrovnik
Spanheim12th century–?MargraveNoble family of German origin. Owners of Istria between 1090 and 1173.
Srdanović1624–19th century DukeMarko Srdanović is known as Duke of Omiš in 1628. In posterior years was Duke Grgu, who died fighting against the Turkish and Tađa Srdanovic.
Stankovački16th centuryBanGašpar Stankovački, a member of the family, was Ban of Croatia between 1595 and 1596
Stipanov11th century–1896Count
Ban
Ivan Stipanov, a member of the family, was Ban of Croatia between 1860 and 867.
Székely?–present

Š

Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
Šagud1 August 1519–?
Šetka?–presentOld noble family from Herzegovina
Šubić11th century–1456Župan
Duke
Ban
Old noble family known as Dukes of Bribir. Bans of Croatia in the 13th and 14th century
Šokčević18th century–1896Baron
Ban
Josip Šokčević, a member of the family, was Ban of Croatia between 1860 and 1867.
Šurmanović1787–?Noble family from Hrašće

T

Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
TahyBaron
Ban
Noble family of Hungarian origin. Owned estates in Croatia. Ivan Tahy, a member of the family, was Ban of Croatia between 1524 and 1525.
Talovac15th centuryBanNoble family originating from the island of Korčula, southern Dalmatia. Matko Talovac, a member of the family, was Ban of Slavonia between 1435 and 1445.
Tavelić14th centuryKnezNoble family originating from the island of Hvar and Šibenik. Nikola Tavelić was a member of this family.
Tartaglia12th century–presentCountNoble family of Italian origin from Split
ThyboldvNoble family from Psunj
TomašićNoble family from Split and Brač
TopolskiNoble family of Polish origin from the parent family of Nałęcz.
Tončić-SorinjNoble family originating from the island of Rab. Lujo Tončić-Sorinj, a member of the family, was an Austrian diplomat and politician.
Trpimirović845–1091Duke
King
Ruling dynasty of the medieval Kingdom of Croatia
Tudišević?–19th centuryOld noble family from the Republic of Dubrovnik. Called Tudišević in Croatian and Tudisi in Italian.
Tugomirić
Tumpić16th century–presentNoble family from Bihać area. Moved to Hrvatsko Zagorje because of the Ottoman invasions.
Turković17th century–presentBaron Noble family originating from Senj. Since 1882 landowners in Kutjevo, central Slavonia.

U

Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
Ugrinićc. 1300–1586Cadet branch of the Šubić noble family. Owners of Visovac and Rog Castle in northern Dalmatia.
Ungnad15th century–presentBaron
Count
Ban
Noble family of Austrian origin. Krsto Ungnad, a member of the family, was Ban of Croatia between 1578 and 1583.
Utješinović15th century–16th centuryNoble family originating from northern Dalmatia and Lika region. Juraj Utješinović, a member of the family, was a Catholic cardinal and a Hungarian statesman.

V

Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
Valjak12th century–present
Vidović17th century–presentNoble family originating from Rotčoj Vasi and Maholcima u Bužanima gained recognition from emperor Ferdinand III.
Vitovec15th century–?Baron
Count
Ban
Noble family of Czech origin. Jan Vitovec, a member of the family, was Ban of Slavonia between 1457 and 1463.
Vlašić16th century–presentBaron
Ban
Noble family originating from northern Dalmatia and Lika region. Franjo Vlašić, a member of the family, was Ban of Croatia between 1832 and 1840.
Vojković13th century–20th centuryCount Noble family from Klokoč in the Kordun region. Owned estates with castles and manor houses in Oroslavje, Zabok, Lužnica, Brdovec, Rakitje, Donja Stubica etc.
Vrančić14th century–17th centuryNoble family from Šibenik, northern Dalmatia. Antun Vrančić and his nephew Faust Vrančić were famous Croatian writers, diplomats, polymaths and bishops.
Vranyczany-Dobrinović13th century–presentBaron Noble family originating from medieval Bosnia. Settled in Vranjic, central Dalmatia, in the 15th century.
Vukasović15th century–1844Baron Noble family from the Lika region. Settled in Senj in the 16th century. Josip Filip Vukasović, a member of the family, was a high-ranking general in the Habsburg Imperial Army.
VukašinovićNoble family from the island of Hvar
VukelićNoble family from the Lika region
Vukšić1 August 1519–?
Vernić16th century–?Count Noble family from Turopolje

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Name of the familyTimespanTitlesNotesCoat of arms
Zaboki15 August 1575–?
ZagrajskiNoble family of Polish origin
Zapolja14th century–1571King
Duke
Ban
Noble family originating from Zapolje in the modern Rešetari municipality, Slavonia. Ivan Zapolja, a member of the family, was the anti-king of Croatia in personal union with Hungary between 1526 and 1540.
Zdenčaj21 March 1582–present
ZdunićFebruary 1693–presentCountNoble family, closely related to Krmpotić family. Originated in the region of Lika, city of Senj. The nobility charter was awarded to the family for extraordinary merit and excellence in the battles against Ottoman invaders, most notably during Austro-Turkish War of 1663 and Great Turkish War, by Leopold I, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau of House of Anhalt, in early 1693. The same wars marked the Ottoman retreat from Hungary. Members of the family survive today, albeit in small numbers. Most of the family members migrated from their homeland during the transatlantic migrations to North and South America where their descendants reside today.
Zlatarić15th century–1823Noble family from the Republic of Dubrovnik
Zrinski1347–1703Duke
Ban
Count
Old Croatian noble family known as Dukes of Zrin and Bans of Croatia in the 16th and 17th centuries.

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