In Croatia, Slani families are predominantly Croats (from Rijeka ), rarely Serbs. In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Zagreb and Rijeka.
Prevalence
Only a few people with faimily name Slani live in Croatia today, in three households only. They are located in three Croatian cities only: in Rijeka (<5), Zagreb (<5), and in Opatija (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Slani (including: Slany , Slanie ) is present in 13 countries on four continents. "Slanie " is used by small number of people in the United States.