In Croatia, Laos families are Croats (from Novi Marof area ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Novi Marof area.
Prevalence
Only a few people with faimily name Laos live in Croatia today, in one household only. They are located in only one small Croatian place, in Bisag in Novi Marof area (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Laos is present in 55 countries worldwide. The family name "Laos " is used by some 9000 people in Laos , about 3000 in Peru , and some 500 people in the United States.