In Croatia, Priegl families are generally Croats (from Knin ), rarely Germans (from Osijek ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Osijek and in Osijek area.
Prevalence
About 10 people with faimily name Priegl live in Croatia today, in five households only. They are located in two Croatian counties, two cities and another small place , mostly in Osijek (<10), Cepin in Osijek area (<10), and in Knin (<10).
Outside Croatia
Family name Priegl is present in five countries on two continents.
In the sources analysed in the project Acta Croatica so far, the name is mentioned few times, the first time 1902 in source Hartmann's General List of Apartments in Zagreb.