In Croatia, Šiljević families are predominantly Croats (from Ludbreg area ), rarely Bosniaks. In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Srijem, Vojvodina.
Prevalence
Only a few people with faimily name Šiljević live in Croatia today, in two households only. They are located in only two naselja i to in Komarnica Ludbreska in Ludbreg area (<10) and Orebic on the Peljesac peninsula (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Šiljević (including: Siljevic , Silievich ) is present in four countries.