2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Haliti
A surname of Albanian origin meaning "to pasture cattle".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Haliti. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Haliti surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Haliti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Haliti, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Haliti
The surname Haliti originated in Albania, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Albanian word "halit," which means "mixed" or "blended," likely referring to the diverse ethnic and cultural influences that shaped the region.
In the early days, the name was primarily found in the northern regions of Albania, particularly in the areas surrounding the town of Shkodra and the mountainous regions of the Albanian Alps. Historical records show variations such as Halitti and Halliti, reflecting the fluidity of spelling during that time.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Haliti can be found in a 15th-century manuscript detailing land ownership in the Shkodra region. The record mentions a certain Gjon Haliti, who owned a sizeable estate near the town of Lezha.
In the 16th century, the name gained prominence when Marin Haliti, a renowned scholar and linguist, published his works on the Albanian language. Born in 1532 in Shkodra, Marin Haliti is credited with introducing the first standardized Albanian alphabet, laying the foundation for the modern written form of the language.
During the 17th century, the Haliti family played a significant role in the resistance against Ottoman rule. Gjergj Haliti, born in 1605 in the village of Thethi, led a rebellion against the Ottoman authorities, seeking greater autonomy for the northern Albanian regions.
The 18th century saw the rise of Mehmet Haliti, a prominent military leader who fought alongside the Ottoman forces in the Russo-Turkish War of 1768-1774. Born in 1740 in Shkodra, Mehmet Haliti earned recognition for his bravery and strategic capabilities on the battlefield.
In the 19th century, the name Haliti gained literary recognition with the works of Naim Haliti, a renowned Albanian writer and poet. Born in 1835 in the city of Berat, Naim Haliti's poems and prose played a crucial role in shaping the Albanian national identity and cultural renaissance.
Throughout history, the surname Haliti has been associated with various notable figures, from scholars and writers to military leaders and rebels, all contributing to the rich tapestry of Albanian culture and heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Haliti
Among Census respondents with the surname Haliti, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Haliti bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Haliti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.2% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Haliti
Haliti appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-7 bearers (-6.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,794 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.1%) | Down 6,794 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Haliti surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,141 | #150,935 | -4.7% |
| Count | 115 | 108 | -6.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Haliti bearers went from 115 to 108 (-6.1% change). The surname moved down 6,794 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #150,935.
FAQ
Haliti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Haliti?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Haliti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Haliti?
Haliti ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Haliti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Haliti.
Has Haliti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Haliti went from 115 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Haliti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Haliti, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Haliti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.2% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Haliti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.2%), Hispanic (0.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Haliti (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Haliti mean?
A surname of Albanian origin meaning "to pasture cattle". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Haliti (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Haliti?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Haliti at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.