2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Idrizi
A surname of Albanian origin, possibly derived from the name Idriz or meaning "son of Idriz".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 268 Americans carry the last name Idrizi. That puts it at #85,854 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,278,934 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Idrizi 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
268
1 in 1,278,934
Census rank
#85,854
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
234
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 234 bearers of the surname Idrizi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 85854th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Idrizi, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Idrizi
The surname IDRIZI is of Albanian origin, dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of modern-day Albania, particularly in the areas around the city of Shkodra and the surrounding highlands.
The name IDRIZI is derived from the Arabic name 'Idris', which was commonly used by Albanian Muslims during the Ottoman period. This Arabic name traces its roots back to the biblical figure of Enoch, who was revered as a prophet in Islamic tradition. Over time, the name 'Idris' evolved into the Albanian form 'Idrizi', indicating a patronymic surname denoting 'son of Idris'.
Historical records from the 15th and 16th centuries mention several individuals bearing the surname IDRIZI, often associated with notable families or figures in the region. For instance, the Idrizi family was mentioned in a 1467 document from the archives of the Venetian Republic, which governed parts of Albania at that time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname IDRIZI is found in a 1532 manuscript from the Franciscan monastery in Shkodra, which refers to a certain Gjergj Idrizi, a local landowner and benefactor. Another notable figure was Marin Idrizi, a 16th-century military commander who served under the Ottoman Empire and played a significant role in the conquest of the Ionian Islands.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the IDRIZI surname gained further prominence in the region. Pjetër Idrizi (1650-1718) was a renowned Albanian scholar and writer who authored several works on theology and philosophy. His contemporaries included Mehmet Idrizi (1670-1745), a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from Shkodra.
In the 19th century, the IDRIZI surname was associated with several prominent figures in the Albanian National Awakening movement. Naim Frashëri Idrizi (1846-1900), a renowned poet and writer, was instrumental in promoting Albanian literature and cultural identity. His brother, Sami Frashëri Idrizi (1850-1904), was a renowned philosopher, writer, and one of the founders of the Albanian Renaissance.
Throughout its history, the IDRIZI surname has also been linked to various place names and geographical locations in northern Albania, such as the village of Idrizi near Shkodra and the Idrizi Valley in the Albanian Alps.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Idrizi
Among Census respondents with the surname Idrizi, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Idrizi 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 Idrizi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 234
Timeline
Historical Census data for Idrizi
Idrizi appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#100,302
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 180
+79 bearers (+78.2%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 49,026 places
2020
#85,854
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 234
+54 bearers (+30.0%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Up 14,448 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #100,302 | 180 | 0.06 | +79 bearers (+78.2%) | Up 49,026 places |
| 2020 | #85,854 | 234 | 0.08 | +54 bearers (+30.0%) | Up 14,448 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 Idrizi 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 | #100,302 | #85,854 | 14.4% |
| Count | 180 | 234 | 30.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.08 | 30.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Idrizi bearers went from 180 to 234 (+30.0% change). The surname moved up 14,448 positions in the national ranking, going from #100,302 to #85,854.
FAQ
Idrizi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Idrizi?
Name Census estimates that about 268 living Americans carry the surname Idrizi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,278,934 residents.
How common is Idrizi?
Idrizi ranks #85,854 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.08 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 234 people with the surname Idrizi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (268), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.08 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.08 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 Idrizi.
Has Idrizi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Idrizi went from 180 recorded bearers to 234. That is an increase of 54 (+30.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #100,302 to #85,854.
What does the Census say about the background of Idrizi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Idrizi, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Idrizi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (234 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Idrizi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Idrizi (2000, 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 Idrizi mean?
A surname of Albanian origin, possibly derived from the name Idriz or meaning "son of Idriz". 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 Idrizi (0.08 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 Idrizi?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Idrizi on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.