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

Gashi, 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 Gashi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gashi in America

Gashi is the 25555th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gashi surname appeared 966 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 Gashi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gashi 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 Gashi

The surname GASHI is of Albanian origin, and it is believed to have emerged in the 14th or 15th century. It is derived from the Albanian word "gash," which means "joy" or "happiness." The name is predominantly found in Kosovo and other regions of the Balkans where Albanian communities have historically resided.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GASHI can be found in a census document from the Ottoman Empire, dated 1487. The document lists several families with the surname GASHI residing in the town of Prizren, which is now located in modern-day Kosovo.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the GASHI surname appeared in various administrative records and legal documents in the Ottoman territories of the Balkans. It is likely that the name was associated with families or individuals who were known for their joyful or cheerful dispositions.

In the 19th century, a notable figure named Rexhep Gashi (1805-1878) gained prominence as a renowned Albanian educator and writer. He established several schools and played a significant role in promoting education and literacy among the Albanian population.

Another historical figure with the GASHI surname was Ismail Gashi (1867-1944), an Albanian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the self-proclaimed Republic of Korça in 1916.

During the 20th century, several individuals with the GASHI surname made significant contributions in various fields. Fadil Gashi (1916-1984) was a prominent Albanian writer and poet, known for his works that celebrated Albanian culture and identity.

In the field of sports, Lorik Gashi (born 1989) is a professional soccer player who has represented the Albanian national team and played for various clubs in Europe and the United States.

Another notable figure is Enver Gashi (born 1964), an Albanian-American businessman and entrepreneur who co-founded the popular ride-sharing company Uber.

While the surname GASHI is predominantly found in Albanian communities, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its roots can be traced back to the historic regions of the Balkans, where it has been present for several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gashi

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

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

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