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

Ivezaj, 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 Ivezaj surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ivezaj in America

Ivezaj is the 42720th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ivezaj surname appeared 507 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 Ivezaj.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ivezaj 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 Ivezaj

The surname IVEZAJ is of Albanian origin, originating from the central region of the country during the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Albanian word "ive," meaning "edge" or "border," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived on the outskirts or borders of a town or village.

The earliest known record of the IVEZAJ surname dates back to 1492, when it was mentioned in a land deed from the city of Kruje. This document refers to a man named Gjon IVEZAJ, who was granted a parcel of land by the local nobleman. It is likely that Gjon IVEZAJ was a farmer or landowner, as land ownership was a significant factor in determining one's social status during that era.

In the 17th century, the IVEZAJ name appears in several historical texts and records from the region of Diber. One notable figure was Leke IVEZAJ, a prominent military leader who fought against the Ottoman Empire in the 1670s. Leke IVEZAJ is remembered for his bravery and tactical skills in leading a resistance movement against the Turkish occupation of Albania.

Another individual of note was Marije IVEZAJ (1789-1863), a renowned poet and scholar from the city of Elbasan. Her works, which were written in the Tosk dialect of Albanian, are considered important contributions to the development of Albanian literature and culture.

During the 19th century, the IVEZAJ surname spread across various regions of Albania, with several families bearing the name settling in cities like Tirana, Shkoder, and Korce. One notable figure from this period was Petro IVEZAJ (1832-1904), a prominent educator and advocate for Albanian language and culture. He played a significant role in establishing some of the first Albanian-language schools in the region.

Another individual of note was Gjergj IVEZAJ (1871-1938), a renowned writer and journalist who was instrumental in promoting Albanian nationalism and independence from Ottoman rule. His works, which often addressed issues of national identity and cultural preservation, were widely read and influential during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

While the IVEZAJ surname is relatively uncommon outside of Albania, it has a rich historical significance within the country, with individuals bearing the name having made notable contributions to various fields, including literature, education, and military leadership.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ivezaj

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

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

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