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

Kamberi, 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 Kamberi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kamberi in America

Kamberi is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kamberi surname appeared 124 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 Kamberi.

The history of the last name Kamberi

The surname KAMBERI is of Albanian origin and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Albanian village of Kamber, located in the northern mountainous region of Malësia e Madhe. The name Kamber itself is derived from the Albanian word "kambë," meaning leg or foot, suggesting a connection to the rugged terrain of the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KAMBERI surname can be found in the Ottoman tax registers from the late 15th century, where it was documented as "Kamber." This indicates that the name was already in use among Albanian families during the Ottoman Empire's rule in the region.

In the 16th century, the KAMBERI surname appeared in various historical documents and records, including land ownership registers and local court proceedings. One notable figure from this period was Gjergj KAMBERI, a prominent landowner and community leader in the village of Kamber, who was born around 1520.

The KAMBERI surname gained further recognition in the 17th century, particularly during the Albanian resistance against the Ottoman Empire. Lekë KAMBERI, born in 1645, was a renowned military leader who fought alongside the legendary Albanian hero, Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu, in the struggle for independence.

As the Albanian diaspora spread throughout Europe and beyond in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the KAMBERI surname became more widely dispersed. Kostë KAMBERI, born in 1872, was a respected scholar and educator who played a pivotal role in promoting Albanian language and culture in the United States.

Another notable figure was Shefqet KAMBERI, born in 1888, who served as a diplomat and played a crucial role in the Albanian independence movement. He was instrumental in securing international recognition for the newly formed Albanian state in the early 20th century.

Throughout its history, the KAMBERI surname has maintained a strong connection to its Albanian roots, reflecting the resilience and determination of the people from the mountainous regions of northern Albania.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kamberi

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

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 Kamberi 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.

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

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