In Croatia, Matijek families are predominantly Croats (from Zlatar area ), rarely Serbs. In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Zagreb and Split.
Prevalence
About 30 people with faimily name Matijek live in Croatia today, in 8 households. There were 40 of them in the middle of the past century, and their number decreased by 40 percent. They are located in 6 Croatian counties and four other places, mostly in Krizevci (<10), Krapinica in Zlatar area (<10), Dugi Rat in Omis area (<5), Virovitica (<5), and in Zagreb (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Matijek (including: Matyjek , Matiyek ) is present in 10 countries on three continents. "Matyjek " is used by some 1000 people in Poland and small number in the United States.
