In Croatia, Valkai families are predominantly Hungarians (from Osijek area ), rarely Croats (also from Osijek area ), and very rarely Serbs. In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Osijek area and in Osijek.
Prevalence
About 40 people with faimily name Valkai live in Croatia today, in 20 households. There were 30 of them in the middle of the past century, and their number increased by 10 percent. They are located in two Croatian counties and 7 other places, mostly in Lug (15), Bilje (10), Kopacevo (10) and Cepin (<5) in Osijek area, and in Omisalj on the Island of Krk (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Valkai (including: Walkay , Valkay ) is present in 12 countries on four continents. The family name "Valkai " is used by some 400 people in Hungary , small number in Romania , and small number of people in the United States. "Walkay " is used by few people in the United States.
