Surname Russin in modern Croatia

In Croatia, Russin families are Croats (from the Island of Losinj ).

Prevalence

About 10 people with faimily name Russin live in Croatia today, in one household only.
They are located in only one small Croatian place, in Nerezine on the Island of Losinj (<10).

Outside Croatia

Family name Russin is present in 24 countries worldwide. The family name "Russin " is used by some 1000 people in the United States , about 200 in Germany , and some 100 people in Brazil. "Russyn " is used by small number of people in the United States.

Characteristic first names

Jagoda Russin, Alberto Russin, Margarita Russin, Davor Russin, Rea Russin, Tamara Russin, Rahela Russin, Romina Russin, Antonio Russin, Caterina Russin, Giovanna Russin, Giovanni Russin, Maria Russin, Matteo Russin

Mentions in sources

In the sources analysed in the project Acta Croatica so far, the name is mentioned few times, the first time 1749 in source 18th Century Census.

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