In Croatia, Balinović families are mainly Croats (from Cazins Region (Bosnia) ), rarely Serbs, and . In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Cazins Region, Bosnia (Velika Kladusa area) and in Vinkovci.
Prevalence
About 30 people with faimily name Balinović live in Croatia today, in 13 households. There were 40 of them in the middle of the past century, and their number decreased by 10 percent. They are located in four Croatian counties, threee cities and 9 other places, mostly in Vinkovci (<5), Slakovci in Vinkovci area (<5), Darda in Osijek area (<5), Buhaca in Slunj area (<5), and in Bolman in Beli Manastir area (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Balinović is present in four countries on two continents. The family name "Balinovic " is used by small number of people in the United States.