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

Hashi, 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 Hashi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hashi in America

Hashi is the 29854th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hashi surname appeared 787 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 Hashi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hashi 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 Hashi

The surname HASHI is believed to have originated in Albania, with roots dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Albanian word "hashi," which means "entrance" or "doorway." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals living near or guarding entrances to towns or fortified areas.

One of the earliest known records of the HASHI surname can be found in a 16th-century manuscript from the northern Albanian town of Shkodër. This document mentions a family with the name HASHI, who were landowners and prominent figures in the region.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over Albania, which lasted from the 15th to the early 20th century, the HASHI name appeared in various administrative records and tax registers. This indicates that individuals bearing this surname held positions of importance within the Ottoman bureaucracy or were wealthy landowners.

In the 18th century, a notable HASHI was Haxhi Hashi, a military leader and commander who fought against Ottoman forces during the Albanian resistance movements. He was born in the village of Mirditë in northern Albania and played a significant role in defending the region's autonomy.

Another prominent figure with the HASHI surname was Mustafa Hashi, a 19th-century Albanian politician and diplomat. He served as the ambassador of the Ottoman Empire to several European courts, including Vienna and Berlin, and played a crucial role in promoting Albanian interests during a period of growing national consciousness.

In the 20th century, the HASHI name gained further recognition with individuals like Mentor Hashi, an Albanian linguist and scholar born in 1920. He made significant contributions to the study of Albanian language and literature and was a prominent figure in the country's academic circles.

It is worth noting that variations of the HASHI surname, such as HASHANI and HASHANAJ, can also be found in various parts of Albania and among Albanian communities abroad. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects or slight alterations in pronunciation and spelling over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hashi

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

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

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