In Croatia, Petarčić families are predominantly Croats (from Pazin area ), rarely Italians (from Pula ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Glina and Pula.
Prevalence
About 10 people with faimily name Petarčić live in Croatia today, in 6 households. There were 20 of them in the middle of the past century, and their number halved. They are located in four Croatian counties, four cities and two other places, mostly in Petrovija (<5), Zagreb (<5), Jakomici in Pazin area (<5), Gornja Bucica (<5), and in Velika Gorica (<5).
Outside Croatia
At least one family with this surname emigrated from Croatia to the United States. Family name Petarčić (including: Petarcic , Petarcich ) is present in two countries.
