In Croatia, Hvalec families are almost entirely Croats (from Lepoglava ), very rarely Slovenes (from Slovenia ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Zagreb and Donji Miholjac.
Prevalence
About 20 people with faimily name Hvalec live in Croatia today, in 12 households. There were 20 of them in the middle of the past century, and their number remains constant. They are located in only four naselja i to in Osijek (10), Zagreb (<10), Sesvete (<5), and in Zaluzje (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Hvalec is present in five countries on two continents. The family name "Hvalec " is used by few people in the United States.
