In Croatia, Vostrel families are predominantly Croats (from Grubisno Polje ), rarely Czechs (from Serbia ), and very rarely Jews (from Zagreb ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Bjelovar and Zagreb. In Čemernica in Virovitica every fourth inhabitant had the family name Vostrel.
Prevalence
About 20 people with faimily name Vostrel live in Croatia today, in 10 households. There were 20 of them in the middle of the past century, and their number remains constant. They are located in three Croatian cities only: in Zagreb (15), Grubisno Polje (<10), and in Virovitica (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Vostrel is present in 9 countries on four continents. "Wostrel " is used by some 100 people in the United States.