In Croatia, Ipavec families are predominantly Croats (from Labin area ), rarely Slovenes (also from Labin area ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Labin and in Labin area.
Prevalence
About 10 people with faimily name Ipavec live in Croatia today, in 11 households. There were 10 of them in the middle of the past century, and their number remains constant. They are located in four Croatian counties, threee cities and four other places, mostly in Labin (<10), Split (<5), Vela Luka on the Island of Korcula (<5), Rasa in Labin area (<5), and in Presika (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Ipavec is present in 10 countries on four continents. The family name "Ipavec " is used by some 70 people in France , about 70 in the United States , and small number of people in Italy.
