In Croatia, Šćiran families are almost entirely Croats (from the Island of Pag ), barely Serbs. In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born on the Island of Pag and in Pozega.
Prevalence
About 60 people with faimily name Šćiran live in Croatia today, in 20 households. There were 60 of them in the middle of the past century, and their number remains constant. They are located in 6 Croatian counties, in 8 cities and two other places, mostly in Rijeka (15), in Novalja (15) and Pag (10) on the Island of Pag, Zadar (<10), and in Draga in Pozega area (<10).
Outside Croatia
At least one family with this surname emigrated from Croatia to the United States. Family name Šćiran (including: Sciran , Schiran ) is present in five countries on two continents.
