Pronunciation: [mˈandɪt͡ʃ] (IPA) 
"Mandich" is a noun that refers to a surname. It is pronounced as /mænˈdɪtʃ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The word "Mandich" is spelled using the English alphabet, starting with the letter "M", followed by "a", "n", "d", "i", "c", and "h". The "a" is pronounced as /æ/, the "i" is pronounced as /ɪ/, and the "c" is pronounced as /ʧ/. The phonetic transcription helps us understand how to pronounce the word correctly.
Mandich is a surname of Croatian origin, often used as a family name. It is derived from the Croatian word "mandar", meaning "tangerine" or "mandarin orange". The use of fruit names as surnames is relatively common in Croatia.
As a surname, Mandich is typically found among Croatians and people of Croatian descent. It is believed to have originated in the Dalmatian region of present-day Croatia, which includes cities such as Split, Zadar, and Dubrovnik. Over time, individuals with the surname Mandich may have migrated to other parts of the world, particularly during periods of political or economic upheaval.
Like many surnames, Mandich can carry different variations and spellings depending on regional or historical factors. Variant spellings may include Mandic, Mandzic, Mandiz, or Mandick. The pronunciation of "Mandich" is typically "MAN-ditch" or "MAHN-ditch".
As a personal name, Mandich does not have a widely recognized meaning beyond its connection to the fruit "mandar". It is primarily used as a surname, denoting familial lineage and heritage. Like other surnames, it can be used to trace ancestral roots, conduct genealogy research, or identify individuals within a specific community or geographic region.
