In Croatia, Svjetlica families are predominantly Serbs, rarely Croats (from Rijeka ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Bosanian Posavina (Bosanska Gradiska area) and in Virovitica.
Prevalence
About 10 people with faimily name Svjetlica live in Croatia today, in 6 households. They are located in five Croatian cities only: in Slatina (<5), Rijeka (<5), Kutina (<5), Bakar (<5), and in Zagreb (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Svjetlica is present in five countries.