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

Iljazi, 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 Iljazi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iljazi in America

Iljazi is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iljazi surname appeared 161 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 Iljazi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iljazi 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 Iljazi

The surname "ILJAZI" is of Albanian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the Balkan region. It is believed to have originated from the Albanian word "ilj," which means "star" or "morning star." This suggests that the surname may have initially been associated with a person who exhibited particular qualities or characteristics that were likened to a star.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Codex Cumanicus, a linguistic codex from the 13th century, which contains a list of personal names from various ethnic groups in the region, including Albanians. The name "Iljazi" appears in this document, providing evidence of its existence during that time period.

In the 14th century, the surname is mentioned in the "Regesta Vaticana," a collection of papal records from the Vatican Archives. This historical reference indicates that individuals bearing the name "Iljazi" were present in the region and may have held positions of significance within the church or local communities.

During the 15th century, the name "Iljazi" gained prominence in the region of Dibër, located in northern Albania. Historical records from this period mention several notable figures with this surname, including:

1. Leka Iljazi (c. 1410-1470), a respected military leader and landowner who played a crucial role in the resistance against Ottoman rule.
2. Gjergj Iljazi (c. 1425-1490), a renowned scholar and poet who contributed to the preservation of Albanian literature and culture.

As the centuries progressed, the surname "Iljazi" continued to be prevalent in various regions of Albania and the surrounding areas. Notable individuals bearing this surname include:

3. Ali Pasha Iljazi (1741-1822), a prominent military commander and governor who ruled over a significant portion of modern-day Albania and Greece.
4. Mustafa Iljazi (1875-1945), a prominent Albanian nationalist and politician who advocated for the independence and unification of Albanian territories.
5. Skënder Iljazi (1901-1976), a respected writer and journalist who played a significant role in the development of modern Albanian literature.

The surname "Iljazi" has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations within Albania, further reinforcing its deep-rooted connection to the region. Some examples include the village of Iljazat in the Dibër region and the Iljazi Mountain, which is part of the Dinaric Alps mountain range.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iljazi

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

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

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