In Croatia, Bezelj families are predominantly Croats (from the Island of Vis ), rarely Bosniaks (from Pula ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born on the Island of Vis and in Pula.
Prevalence
About 10 people with faimily name Bezelj live in Croatia today, in five households only. There were 10 of them in the middle of the past century, and their number remains constant. They are located in three Croatian cities only: in Pula (<10), Split (<5), and in Komiza on the Island of Vis (<5).
Outside Croatia
At least one family with this surname emigrated from Croatia to the United States. Family name Bezelj (including: Bezely , Bezeli ) is present in 8 countries on four continents. The family name "Bezelj " is used by small number of people in the United States. "Bezely " is used by some 60 people in France , small number in Gabon , and small number of people in the United States.
