In Croatia, Higl families are Croats (from the Island of Losinj ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Osijek and Vinkovci.
Prevalence
About 20 people with faimily name Higl live in Croatia today, in 10 households. There were 20 of them in the middle of the past century, and their number remains constant. They are located in four Croatian counties and threee other places, mostly in Vinkovci (<10), Vukovar (<5), Cepin in Osijek area (<5), Mali Losinj on the Island of Losinj (<5), and in Darda in Osijek area (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Higl is present in five countries on two continents. The family name "Higl " is used by some 100 people in Germany and small number in the United States. "Hiegl " is used by some 200 people in Germany and small number in the United States.
