In Croatia, Behlić families are mainly Croats (from Labin ), equally Bosniaks (from Ivanic-Grad ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Labin and Pula.
Prevalence
About 40 people with faimily name Behlić live in Croatia today, in 15 households. They are located in four Croatian counties, four cities and 6 other places, mostly in Labin (10), Rijeka (<10), Lijevi Dubrovcak (<10), Klostar Ivanic in Ivanic-Grad area (<10), and in Virje in Djurdjevac area (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Behlić (including: Behlich , Behlic ) is present in 6 countries on three continents. The family name "Behlic " is used by small number of people in the United States.
In the sources analysed in the project Acta Croatica so far, the name is mentioned few times, the first time 1691 in source Catholic Church Parish Records.