In Croatia, Smajli families are Albanians by relative majority (from Omis area ), equally Croats (also from Omis area ), and very rarely Bosniaks (from Omis ). 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 Smajli live in Croatia today, in 12 households. They are located in 7 Croatian counties, in 7 cities and two other places, mostly in Rijeka (10), Zagreb (<10), Dugi Rat in Omis area (<10), Karlovac (<5), and in Novalja on the Island of Pag (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Smajli (including: Smaili , Smayli and Smeili ) is present in 47 countries worldwide.
