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

Beqiri, 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 Beqiri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beqiri in America

Beqiri is the 69170th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beqiri surname appeared 284 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 Beqiri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beqiri 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 Beqiri

The surname BEQIRI is of Albanian origin, originating from the northern region of the country near the border with Kosovo and Montenegro. The name can be traced back to the 15th century, with some linguists suggesting it derives from the Old Albanian word "beqir," meaning a shepherd or herder.

Historical records indicate that the BEQIRI surname first appeared in the village of Smreka, situated in the rugged mountainous area of northern Albania known as the Albanian Alps. The earliest recorded mention of the name is found in a land deed from 1492, which refers to a certain Gjergj BEQIRI acquiring a parcel of grazing land for his flock.

In the 16th century, the BEQIRI name spread to other parts of northern Albania, including the cities of Shkodra and Lezha. A notable figure from this period was Pal BEQIRI (c. 1530-1602), a respected leader in the resistance against the Ottoman invasion of Albanian lands.

The 17th century saw the BEQIRI surname established in the town of Prizren, now part of modern-day Kosovo. A prominent figure was Leke BEQIRI (1621-1689), a successful merchant and landowner whose estate records provide valuable insights into the economic and social life of the region at that time.

By the 18th century, the BEQIRI name had also taken root in the city of Ulcinj, located on the coast of Montenegro. One of the earliest recorded individuals from this area was Marash BEQIRI (1725-1801), a skilled stonemason whose work can still be seen in the city's historic buildings.

Another notable figure was Sami BEQIRI (1839-1912), a prominent scholar and writer from the city of Shkodra. He played a significant role in the Albanian National Awakening movement, which sought to promote Albanian language and culture during the late 19th century.

In the 20th century, the BEQIRI surname gained wider recognition with the birth of Nexhmedin BEQIRI (1915-1998), a respected military leader who fought against the Italian and German occupation of Albania during World War II. After the war, he held important political positions in the communist government of Enver Hoxha.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beqiri

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

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

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