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

Asllani, 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 Asllani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Asllani in America

Asllani is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Asllani surname appeared 155 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 Asllani.

The history of the last name Asllani

The surname Asllani is of Albanian origin, derived from the Albanian word "asllani" which means "lion" or "brave one." The name can be traced back to the 15th century in the region of Northern Albania, particularly in the area around the city of Shkodra.

The earliest recorded instances of the Asllani surname can be found in Ottoman tax registers from the mid-15th century, where it was often written as "Aslan" or "Asllan." This spelling variation reflects the influence of Turkish and Ottoman rule in the region during that time.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Asllani was Gjon Asllani, a prominent Albanian nobleman and military commander who lived in the late 15th century. He played a significant role in the resistance against Ottoman rule and was known for his bravery in battle.

In the 17th century, the Asllani family established itself as a prominent clan in the Shkodra region, with several members holding important positions in the local administration and military. One notable figure from this period was Pjetër Asllani (1620-1690), a respected scholar and diplomat who served as an envoy for the Republic of Venice.

During the 19th century Albanian National Awakening movement, several individuals with the Asllani surname played influential roles in promoting Albanian culture and independence. One such figure was Naim Asllani (1835-1909), a renowned writer, poet, and educator who helped standardize the Albanian alphabet and contributed to the development of modern Albanian literature.

Another notable individual with the Asllani surname was Mehmet Asllani (1878-1954), a prominent Albanian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Albania from 1914 to 1916 and later as the country's ambassador to several European nations.

In more recent history, the Asllani surname has been associated with several accomplished individuals in various fields, including sports, arts, and academia. For example, Lorik Asllani (born 1982) is an Albanian professional footballer who has played for several clubs in Europe, while Ermal Asllani (born 1988) is an Albanian singer and songwriter who represented Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Asllani

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

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 Asllani 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.

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 Asllani was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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