In Croatia, Čadovec families are Croats (from Vrbovec area ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Vrbovec area.
Prevalence
About 20 people with faimily name Čadovec live in Croatia today, in one household only. There were 20 of them in the middle of the past century, and their number remains constant. They are located in only one small Croatian place, in Sela (<5).
Outside Croatia
At least three families with this surname emigrated from Croatia to the United States. Family name Čadovec is present in three countries on two continents. The family name "Cadovec " is used by small number of people in the United States.