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Surname Knekl in modern Croatia
In Croatia, Knekl families are Croats (from Cakovec area ).
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Prevalence
Only a few people with faimily name Knekl live in Croatia today, in two households only. There were 10 of them in the middle of the past century, and their number remains constant.
They are located in only two naselja i to in Hrsak Breg in Krapina area (<5) and Vugrisinec in Cakovec area (<5).
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Outside Croatia
Family name Knekl (including: Knechtel , Knöchel , Knechtl and Knechel ) is present in 23 countries worldwide. "Knechtl " is used by some 100 people in Austria , about 80 in Czech Republic , and small number of people in the United States. "Knechel " is used by some 200 people in the United States. "Knechtel " is used by some 800 people in Germany , about 700 in the United States , and some 600 people in Canada.
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Characteristic first names
Elizabeta Knekl,
Marija Knekl,
Anica Knekl,
Marijan Knekl,
Franjo Knekl,
Amalija Knekl,
Josipa Knekl,
Julka Knekl,
Petar Knekl