In Croatia, Degenek families are predominantly Serbs, rarely Croats (from Knin ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Zagreb and Knin.
Prevalence
About 10 people with faimily name Degenek live in Croatia today, in 10 households. There were 30 of them in the middle of the past century, and their number decreased significantly. They are located in threee Croatian counties, threee cities and 5 other places, mostly in Knin (<10), Orlic in Knin area (<5), Zagreb (<5), Sibenik (<5), and in Sitno Donje (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Degenek is present in four countries on three continents.