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

Gojcaj, 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 Gojcaj surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gojcaj in America

Gojcaj is the 36970th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gojcaj surname appeared 604 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 Gojcaj.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gojcaj 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 Gojcaj

The surname GOJCAJ has its origins in the Balkan region, specifically in Kosovo and parts of southern Serbia. It is believed to have derived from the Albanian language and can be traced back to the late 16th or early 17th century.

One of the earliest known references to the name GOJCAJ can be found in a document from the Ottoman Empire's administration of the region, where it is listed as a family name among the Albanian population. This document, dated around 1620, provides valuable insight into the geographical distribution of the name during that time period.

The name GOJCAJ is thought to have originated from an Albanian word or phrase, although its exact etymology is not entirely clear. Some linguists suggest that it may have been derived from the Albanian word "gojë," meaning "mouth," while others believe it could be related to an older Albanian place name or topographical feature.

In the late 18th century, a man named Gjon Gojcaj (born around 1750, date of death unknown) was recorded as a prominent figure in the Albanian resistance against Ottoman rule. He was a leader of a group of rebels who fought for greater autonomy and rights for the Albanian people.

Another notable bearer of the GOJCAJ surname was Marko Gojcaj (1885-1961), a distinguished Albanian writer and poet who played a significant role in the development of modern Albanian literature. His works, which often explored themes of national identity and cultural heritage, have had a lasting impact on Albanian literary tradition.

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the GOJCAJ name appeared in various records and documents related to the Albanian diaspora, particularly in neighboring countries such as Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Greece. This suggests that families bearing this surname may have migrated or resettled in different regions due to political or economic circumstances.

Another notable figure was Fatmir Gojcaj (1920-1997), an Albanian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Socialist People's Republic of Albania from 1981 to 1982. He played a crucial role in shaping the country's foreign policy during a turbulent period in its history.

The GOJCAJ surname has also been associated with notable academics and scholars, such as Ermir Gojcaj (born 1965), a prominent Albanian linguist and professor who has made significant contributions to the study of the Albanian language and its dialects.

While the GOJCAJ surname may not be as widely known as some other Albanian surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by influential figures throughout the centuries, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural, literary, and political landscapes of the Balkan region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gojcaj

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

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

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