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Surname Balantič in modern Croatia
In Croatia, Čeligija families are Croats (from the Island of Murter ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Middle Bosnia (Sarajevo area).
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Prevalence
Only a few people with faimily name Čeligija live in Croatia today, in one household only.
They are located in two Croatian counties, in one city and another small place , mostly in Korcula on the Island of Korcula (<5) and Tisno on the Island of Murter (<5).
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Outside Croatia
Family name Čeligija is present in three countries on two continents.
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Characteristic first names
Selver Balantič,
Hasan Balantič,
Ivana Balantič,
Hatidža Balantič,
Mehmed Balantič