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

Hoxha, 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 Hoxha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hoxha in America

Hoxha is the 22334th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hoxha surname appeared 1,154 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 Hoxha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hoxha 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 Hoxha

The surname Hoxha originated in Albania and is derived from the Turkish word "hodja" meaning teacher or scholar. It first appeared in the 15th century during the Ottoman rule over the region.

The name was initially used by Muslim Albanians who held positions as religious instructors or imams. It became more widespread as a family name in the 18th and 19th centuries across various parts of Albania, particularly in the central and northern regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hoxha name can be found in Ottoman tax registers from the late 15th century, which listed individuals with variations like Hoxha, Hoca, and Hodja.

A notable figure with this surname was Enver Hoxha (1908-1985), who served as the communist leader of Albania from 1944 until his death. He played a pivotal role in shaping the country's political and ideological landscape during the Cold War era.

Another prominent individual was Nexhmije Hoxha (1921-2020), a renowned Albanian author and activist known for her literary works and contributions to the women's rights movement in the country.

In the realm of academia, Mehmet Hoxha (1944-2012) was a respected linguist and scholar who specialized in Albanian language and literature. His research and publications significantly contributed to the understanding of Albanian linguistics and cultural heritage.

Centuries ago, the Hoxha surname was also associated with specific locations, such as the village of Hoxha in the Dibër region of northern Albania, which likely derived its name from the presence of early Hoxha families in the area.

While the Hoxha surname has its roots in Albania, it has also spread to neighboring regions and countries due to migration and historical events. However, its origins and strongest historical ties remain firmly rooted in the Albanian cultural and linguistic traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hoxha

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

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

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