In Croatia, Plavi families are Croats (from Pleternica area ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Pleternica area and in Gospic.
Prevalence
About 10 people with faimily name Plavi live in Croatia today, in four 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 Rusevo in Pleternica area (<10) and Gospic (<10).
Outside Croatia
Family name Plavi (including: Plawi , Pllavi ) is present in 11 countries on three continents. The family name "Plavi " is used by small number of people in the United States.