In Croatia, Halitaj families are generally Albanians (from Pazin area ), very rarely Croats (from Rijeka ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Kosovo.
Prevalence
About 40 people with faimily name Halitaj live in Croatia today, in three households only. They are located in only two Croatian places: in Krnicari in Pazin area (35) and Rijeka (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Halitaj is present in 12 countries on two continents. The family name "Halitaj " is used by some 300 people in Albania , small number in Germany , and small number of people in the United States.