Surname Merić in modern Croatia

In Croatia, Merić families are predominantly Croats (from Oroslavje area ), rarely Bosniaks (from Semberia (Bosnia) ), and very rarely Serbs. In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Zagreb and in Semberia, Bosnia (Bijeljina area).

Prevalence

About 30 people with faimily name Merić live in Croatia today, in 13 households. There were 30 of them in the middle of the past century, and their number remains constant.
They are located in 6 Croatian counties, four cities and 6 other places, mostly in Zagreb (15), Koprivnica (<10), Strmec Stubicki in Oroslavje area (<10), Umag (<5), and in Pozega (<5).

Outside Croatia

Family name Merić (including: Meric , Merrick , Merich , Merici , Meriche , Merick , Merics , Mericho , Merric and Mericz ) is present in 87 countries worldwide. "Merich " is used by some 90 people in the United States , about 90 in Turkey , and small number of people in Argentina. "Merick " is used by some 400 people in Tanzania , about 100 in the United States , and some 100 people in Benin. "Merics " is used by some 60 people in the United States and small number in Mexico.

Characteristic first names

Zvonko Merić, Amir Merić, Ademir Merić, Edina Merić, Jusuf Merić, Mustafa Merić, Gabrijela Merić, Josip Merić, Nesima Merić, Sakib Merić, Mladen Merić, Vesna Merić, Ferid Merić, Admir Merić, Rian Merić, Bosiljka Merić, Ohran Merić, Boženka Merić, Erzumana Merić

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