In Croatia, Karniž families are predominantly Croats (from Vukovar ), rarely Hungarians (from Daruvar area ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Vukovar and Garesnica.
Prevalence
About 20 people with faimily name Karniž live in Croatia today, in 10 households. They are only located in four Croatian cities and threee other places, mostly in Vukovar (10), Kutina (<10), Zagreb (<5), Lipik (<5), and in Dezanovac in Daruvar area (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Karniž (including: Karniz , Karnizs ) is present in 7 countries on two continents.