In Croatia, Bakavić families are almost entirely Croats (from Imotski area ), very rarely Italians (from Pazin ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Imotski area and in Slavonski Brod.
Prevalence
About 60 people with faimily name Bakavić live in Croatia today, in 30 households. There were 60 of them in the middle of the past century, and their number remains constant. They are located in four Croatian counties, in 7 cities and threee other places, mostly in Runovic in Imotski area (30), Ruscica in Slavonski Brod area (10), Slavonski Brod (<10), Pula (<10), and in Zagreb (<5).
Outside Croatia
At least one family with this surname emigrated from Croatia to the United States. Family name Bakavić is present in two countries on two continents. The family name "Bakavic " is used by few people in the United States.
