In Croatia, Merdita families are predominantly Albanians (from Makarska area ), rarely Croats (also from Makarska area ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Kosovo and in Zagreb.
Prevalence
About 30 people with faimily name Merdita live in Croatia today, in 15 households. They are located in four Croatian counties, four cities and threee other places, mostly in Zagreb (15), Podgora in Makarska area (10), Rijeka (<5), Umag (<5), and in Buje (<5).