In Croatia, Ristemi families are generally Albanians (from Koprivnica ), rarely Croats (also from Koprivnica ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Koprivnica.
Prevalence
About 40 people with faimily name Ristemi live in Croatia today, in 9 households. They are located in two Croatian cities only, in Koprivnica (45) and Zagreb (<10).
Outside Croatia
Family name Ristemi is present in 7 countries on two continents. "Rystemi " is used by few people in Czech Republic and few people in the United States.