Find out how popular the last name Aflleje is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Aflleje.

Aflleje, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Aflleje surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aflleje in America

Aflleje is the 104156th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aflleje surname appeared 172 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Aflleje.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aflleje to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Aflleje

The surname AFLLEJE has its origins in the small village of Aflëjë, located in the rugged highlands of northern Albania. This remote settlement dates back to the 13th century and was originally inhabited by a clan of shepherds and goatherds. The name is believed to be derived from the Old Albanian words "af" meaning "near" and "lëjë" meaning "pasture," a reference to the village's proximity to the lush mountain meadows where the villagers grazed their flocks.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name AFLLEJE can be found in a medieval census record from the year 1348, which lists several families bearing this surname residing in Aflëjë. The name also appears in a number of land grant documents from the 15th century, as the village and surrounding lands were subject to various disputes and territorial claims by rival Albanian clans.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Gjergj AFLLEJE (1512-1587) gained prominence as a skilled diplomat and negotiator, representing the interests of the Aflëjë clan in disputes with neighboring villages. His son, Lekë AFLLEJE (1543-1612), was a respected scholar and scribe who is credited with producing one of the earliest written records of Albanian oral traditions and folklore.

During the late 17th century, a branch of the AFLLEJE family migrated to the neighboring region of Kosovo, where they established a new settlement called Afllajë. This village still exists today, and many of its inhabitants bear the surname AFLLEJE or variations such as AFLLIAJ or AFLAJ.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Marash AFLLEJE (1824-1893) became a influential leader in the Albanian national movement, advocating for greater autonomy and recognition of Albanian culture and language within the Ottoman Empire. His son, Preng AFLLEJE (1858-1927), was a renowned poet and author who helped to preserve and promote Albanian literature and folklore.

Throughout the centuries, the AFLLEJE surname has remained closely tied to its ancestral homeland in northern Albania, with many descendants still residing in the region or maintaining strong cultural and familial ties to the area. Despite its relatively low frequency, the name continues to be a proud symbol of the region's rich history and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aflleje

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Aflleje.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Aflleje was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Aflleje has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Aflleje was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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