In Croatia, Tarticchio families are predominantly Italians (from Pula area ), less frequently Croats (from Pula ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Pula and in Pula area. In Galižana in Pula area every thirtieth inhabitant had the family name Tarticchio.
Prevalence
About 30 people with faimily name Tarticchio live in Croatia today, in 13 households. There were 80 of them in the middle of the past century, and their number decreased significantly. They are located in five Croatian cities only: in Galizana in Pula area (15), Pula (<10), Zagreb (<5), Dubrovnik (<5), and in Umag (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Tarticchio is present in five countries on three continents. The family name "Tarticchio " is used by some 100 people in Italy , small number in the United States , and small number of people in Australia.
