Šantavec families are Croats and they are mostly from Ludbreg area. In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Varazdin and in Ludbreg area.
Prevalence
About 80 people with faimily name Šantavec live in Croatia today, in 30 households. They are located in 9 Croatian counties, in 8 cities and 10 other places, mostly in Martijanec in Ludbreg area (30), Suhopolje in Virovitica area (10), Zagreb (<10), Mala Subotica in Cakovec area (<10), and in Osijek (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Šantavec is present in five countries on three continents.