In Croatia, Shahini families are generally Albanians (from Kosovo ), very rarely Croats (from Karlovac ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Kosovo and in Karlovac.
Prevalence
About 30 people with faimily name Shahini live in Croatia today, in 9 households. They are only located in in 7 Croatian cities, mostly in Pula (<10), Opatija (<10), Rijeka (<10), Karlovac (<5), and in Umag (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Shahini is present in 33 countries worldwide.