In Croatia, Krpelj families are Croats (from Cakovec ).
Prevalence
Only a few people with faimily name Krpelj live in Croatia today, in two households only. They are located in two Croatian cities only, in Zagreb (<5) and Cakovec (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Krpelj (including: Cherpelli , Charpelli and Kerpely ) is present in 7 countries on three continents.