In Croatia, Gavočanov families are Macedonians by relative majority (from Pula ), rarely Croats, and . In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Pula.
Prevalence
About 10 people with faimily name Gavočanov live in Croatia today, in two households only. They are located in only two Croatian places: in Valbandon (<10) and Fazana (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Gavočanov is present in this form only in Croatia.