In Croatia, Praljak families are almost entirely Croats (from Herzegovine ), very rarely Bosniaks (from Zagreb ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Herzegovina (Ljubuski area) and in Herzegovina (Capljina area).
Prevalence
About 30 people with faimily name Praljak live in Croatia today, in 19 households. There were 10 of them in the middle of the past century, and their number tripled. They are located in 7 Croatian counties and two other places, mostly in Zagreb (20), Rijeka (<5), Osijek (<5), Babina Greda in Zupanja area (<5), and in Duboka in Pleternica area (<5).
Outside Croatia
At least two families with this surname emigrated from Croatia to the United States (1) and Norway (1). Family name Praljak is present in 9 countries on three continents. The family name "Praljak " is used by small number of people in the United States , small number in Australia , and small number in Canada.
