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

Gjoni, 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 Gjoni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gjoni in America

Gjoni is the 61123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gjoni surname appeared 329 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 Gjoni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gjoni 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 Gjoni

The surname GJONI originated in Albania in the early medieval period, likely derived from the Albanian personal name "Gjin" or "Gjon," which are variations of the name John. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Greek name "Ioannes," meaning "Yahweh is gracious."

GJONI was a common surname among ethnic Albanians living in the mountainous regions of northern Albania, particularly in the areas around Shkodra and Lezha. It is believed to have been adopted as a hereditary family name during the 13th or 14th century, when the practice of using fixed surnames became more widespread in Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GJONI appears in a 15th-century manuscript from the Venetian archives, which mentions a certain "Gjin Gjoni" who was a landowner in the region of Shkodra. This document provides valuable insight into the early usage and spelling variations of the surname.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name GJONI was Gjergj Gjoni, a Catholic priest and writer from Shkodra who authored several religious texts in the Albanian language. He was born around 1520 and played a significant role in the development of Albanian literature during the Renaissance period.

Another important historical figure with the surname GJONI was Pal Gjoni (1758-1831), a prominent Albanian writer, scholar, and patriot from Shkodra. He was instrumental in promoting the Albanian language and culture during the period of Ottoman rule and is considered one of the pioneers of the Albanian National Awakening movement.

In the 19th century, the GJONI surname gained further prominence with individuals like Nikoll Gjoni (1835-1911), an Albanian Catholic priest and educator who founded several schools in northern Albania and worked tirelessly to promote education and literacy among his countrymen.

Lastly, Zef Gjoni (1892-1984) was a notable Albanian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Albania from 1922 to 1924. He played a crucial role in the country's struggle for independence and international recognition during the turbulent years following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.

While the GJONI surname has its roots in northern Albania, it has since spread to other parts of the country and can be found among Albanian communities around the world due to migration and diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gjoni

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

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

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