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Surname Velin in modern Croatia
In Croatia, Velin families are Croats (from Opatija ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Backa, Vojvodina.
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Prevalence
Only a few people with faimily name Velin live in Croatia today, in one household only.
They are located in only two Croatian places: in Opatija (<5) and Knezevo in Beli Manastir area (<5).
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Outside Croatia
Family name Velin (including: Welin , Vellin , Wellin , Vellien , Wehlin , Velín , Velien , Vellyan and Velyn ) is present in 49 countries worldwide. "Velyn " is used by few people in the United States. "Welin " is used by some 1000 people in Sweden , about 300 in the United States , and some 200 people in Finland. "Wellin " is used by some 200 people in the United States , about 60 in Pakistan , and small number of people in Indonesia.
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Characteristic first names
Stjepan Velin,
Joza Velin,
Ana Velin,
Marko Velin,
Bedri Velin,
Mira Velin