In Croatia, Hanzer families are almost entirely Croats (from Osijek ), very rarely Germans (also from Osijek ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Osijek and in Beli Manastir area.
Prevalence
About 30 people with faimily name Hanzer live in Croatia today, in 16 households. They are located in two Croatian counties, threee cities and four other places, mostly in Osijek (25), Zagreb (<5), Bilje in Osijek area (<5), Beli Manastir (<5), and in Josipovac (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Hanzer is present in 7 countries on four continents. The family name "Hanzer " is used by some 70 people in the United States , about 60 in Austria , and small number of people in Germany.