In Croatia, Shaini families are Roms (from Sveti Ivan Zelina ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Zagreb and in Serbia.
Prevalence
About 10 people with faimily name Shaini live in Croatia today, in three households only. They are located in four Croatian cities only: in Zagreb (10), Pula (<5), Donje Psarjevo (<5), and in Opatija (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Shaini (including: Shahini , Shainy , Shayni and Shahinj ) is present in 39 countries worldwide.