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

Jashari, 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 Jashari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jashari in America

Jashari is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jashari surname appeared 192 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 Jashari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jashari 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 Jashari

The surname Jashari has its origins in the Balkans, particularly in Kosovo and Albania. It is derived from the Albanian word "jashar," which means "outsider" or "stranger." The name's roots can be traced back to the medieval period when people took on surnames to distinguish themselves from others in their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Jashari surname can be found in the 15th century, during the Ottoman rule in the Balkans. Historical records from that time mention Jashar Qemali, a prominent figure in the resistance against Ottoman occupation. Unfortunately, specific details about his life and accomplishments are scarce.

In the 16th century, the Jashari name gained prominence in the region of Drenica, located in central Kosovo. This area was known for its strong tradition of resistance against foreign invaders, and the Jashari family played a significant role in these struggles. Adem Jashari, born in 1955 and killed in 1998, was a prominent member of the Kosovo Liberation Army and became a symbol of the Kosovar resistance against Serbian oppression.

Another notable figure bearing the Jashari surname was Avni Jashari, who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a respected scholar and writer, contributing significantly to the preservation and promotion of Albanian language and culture during a time when it faced suppression under Ottoman rule.

In the 20th century, the Jashari name continued to be associated with notable individuals. Kadri Jashari, born in 1926 and died in 2008, was a renowned Albanian linguist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Albanian dialects and the standardization of the language.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Shefqet Jashari, a contemporary figure born in 1957. He is a prominent Albanian-American writer and journalist, known for his works that explore the complexities of the Albanian diaspora and their struggles for identity and recognition.

While the Jashari surname has strong roots in the Balkans, particularly in Kosovo and Albania, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance and connection to the region's resistance movements and cultural preservation efforts remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jashari

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

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

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