In Croatia, Merditaj families are mainly Croats (from Kastav ), equally Albanians (from Bjelovar area ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Kosovo and in Bjelovar.
Prevalence
About 10 people with faimily name Merditaj live in Croatia today, in three households only. They are located in only four naselja i to in Bedenik in Bjelovar area (15), Kastav (<5), Zagreb (<5), and in Bulinac in Bjelovar area (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Merditaj is present in three countries on two continents. The family name "Merditaj " is used by small number of people in the United States.