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

Berisa, 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 Berisa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berisa in America

Berisa is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berisa surname appeared 105 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 Berisa.

The history of the last name Berisa

The surname Berisa is believed to have originated in Albania, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Albanian word "berisë," which means "shepherd" or "herdsman." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who worked as shepherds or those involved in the livestock industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Berisa can be found in a document from the town of Berat, located in central Albania, dated around 1570. This document mentions a certain Gjergj Berisa, who was a local landowner and farmer. It is likely that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.

In the 17th century, the name Berisa appears in several historical records from the city of Korçë, in southeastern Albania. One notable mention is of a certain Petro Berisa, who was a prominent merchant and trader in the region during the mid-1600s.

As the name spread across Albania, it also evolved into various spelling variations, such as Berisha, Berisaj, and Berishaj. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and differences in pronunciation.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Berisa was Gjergj Berisa (1570-1638), the aforementioned landowner and farmer from Berat. Another notable figure was Petro Berisa (1625-1692), the merchant and trader from Korçë.

In the 19th century, the name Berisa gained prominence with the birth of Ismail Qemali Berisa (1844-1919), an Albanian politician and statesman who played a crucial role in the country's independence movement. He is widely regarded as the founder and first head of state of modern Albania.

Another significant figure was Sali Berisa (1944-present), an Albanian politician who served as the President of Albania from 1992 to 1997 and the Prime Minister from 2005 to 2013. He was a prominent figure during the country's transition to democracy after the fall of communism.

The name Berisa has also been associated with various place names in Albania, such as the village of Berishë in the district of Kurbin, and the Berishë Mountains, a mountain range in the northern part of the country.

While the surname Berisa is predominantly found in Albania, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to Albanian diaspora communities. However, its origins and rich historical significance remain firmly rooted in the Albanian culture and tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berisa

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

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

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