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

Jusufi, 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 Jusufi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jusufi in America

Jusufi is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jusufi surname appeared 218 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 Jusufi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jusufi 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 Jusufi

The surname Jusufi is believed to have originated in the Balkan region, specifically in Albania and Kosovo, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic name Yusuf, which means "he will add" or "increase."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Jusufi can be traced back to the 15th century, when it appeared in various Ottoman Empire records and documents. The surname was commonly used among Muslim families in the region at the time.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Jusufi was Mehmet Jusufi, a notable scholar and poet who lived in the city of Prizren, Kosovo, in the late 15th century. His works, which include poems and religious texts, are considered important contributions to the literary and cultural heritage of the region.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Jusufi was Ali Jusufi, a prominent military leader and commander who served under the Ottoman Empire in the late 16th century. He played a significant role in the Ottoman campaigns against the Habsburgs and is mentioned in several historical accounts and chronicles of the time.

In the 17th century, the Jusufi surname appeared in various Ottoman tax records and census documents, indicating its widespread use among families in the region. One such record from 1683 mentions a certain Hasan Jusufi, a landowner and farmer from the village of Gjakova, in present-day Kosovo.

The 19th century saw the rise of several influential figures with the Jusufi surname. One notable example is Sami Frashëri, an Albanian writer, philosopher, and prominent figure in the National Renaissance movement. Born in 1850 in Frashër, Albania, he was a prolific author and played a crucial role in the development of modern Albanian literature and language.

Another significant figure from this period was Isa Boletini, a prominent Albanian patriot, military leader, and key figure in the Albanian National Awakening movement. Born in 1864 in the village of Boletin, Kosovo, he led the resistance against Ottoman rule and played a pivotal role in the struggle for Albanian independence.

As the surname spread beyond its original region, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Jusufi, Jusufaj, and Jusufovic, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of the areas where it was adopted.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jusufi

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

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

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