In Croatia, Metlar families are predominantly Serbs, rarely Croats (also from Pleternica area ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Pleternica area and in Rijeka.
Prevalence
About 10 people with faimily name Metlar live in Croatia today, in three households only. There were 10 of them in the middle of the past century, and their number remains constant. They are located in only two Croatian places: in Milanlug in Pleternica area (<10) and Rijeka (<10).
Outside Croatia
Family name Metlar is present in 7 countries on three continents.
