In Croatia, Mehdin families are predominantly Croats (from Zagreb ), rarely Bosniaks (from Banja Luka Region (Bosnia) ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Zagreb and in Cazins Region, Bosnia (Bosanski Petrovac area).
Prevalence
About 10 people with faimily name Mehdin live in Croatia today, in 6 households. They are located in only two Croatian places: in Zagreb (15) and Krivodol in Imotski area (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Mehdin is present in 7 countries on three continents. The family name "Mehdin " is used by few people in Canada , few people in Germany , and few people in the United States. "Mehdien " is used by few people in the United States.
In the sources analysed in the project Acta Croatica so far, the name is mentioned few times, the first time 1929 in source Emigration Commission Zagreb.