In Croatia, Vagataj families are Croats (from Pazin area ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Pazin area.
Prevalence
Only a few people with faimily name Vagataj live in Croatia today, in one household only. There were 0 of them in the middle of the past century, and their number remains constant. They are located in only two Croatian places: in Rijeka (<5) and Paz in Pazin area (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Vagataj is present in three countries on two continents. "Vagatai " is used by small number of people in the United States.