In Croatia, Starac families are Croats (from Rijeka ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Rijeka and Zadar.
Prevalence
About 20 people with faimily name Starac live in Croatia today, in 13 households. There were 50 of them in the middle of the past century, and their number decreased significantly. They are located in four Croatian counties, in 6 cities and another small place , mostly in Rijeka (15), Zadar (<5), Podlug (<5), Bakar (<5), and in Krizevci (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Starac (including: Starrach , Staraz ) is present in 8 countries on four continents. The family name "Starac " is used by few people in the United States.