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

Lajqi, 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 Lajqi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lajqi in America

Lajqi is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lajqi surname appeared 148 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 Lajqi.

The history of the last name Lajqi

The surname Lajqi has its origins in the Albanian language and is believed to have originated in the region of Kosovo. It is derived from the Albanian word "lajq," which means "stream" or "brook." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived near or worked with water sources such as streams or rivers.

The earliest known historical record of the Lajqi surname dates back to the late 15th century, when it appeared in Ottoman tax registers from the region of Kosovo. During this period, Kosovo was under Ottoman rule, and the local population predominantly spoke Albanian. The name's presence in these records indicates that it was already established as a surname among the Albanian community at the time.

One notable early bearer of the Lajqi surname was Gjon Lajqi, a prominent Albanian merchant and trader who lived in the city of Prizren, Kosovo, in the mid-16th century. Gjon Lajqi is mentioned in several historical documents from the Ottoman era, where he is described as a successful businessman involved in the trade of goods between the Balkans and the Ottoman Empire.

Another historical figure with the Lajqi surname was Pashko Lajqi, a 17th-century Albanian Catholic priest and scholar. Pashko Lajqi was born in the village of Lajqit, near Prizren, in 1630. He authored several religious texts and played a significant role in preserving the Albanian language and culture during the Ottoman period.

In the 19th century, the Lajqi surname gained prominence through the figure of Mehmet Lajqi, an Albanian nationalist and political activist. Mehmet Lajqi, born in 1825 in the village of Lajqit, was a vocal advocate for Albanian rights and autonomy within the Ottoman Empire. He participated in various uprisings and movements aimed at promoting Albanian national identity and independence.

Another notable bearer of the Lajqi surname was Ismet Lajqi, a prominent Albanian writer and poet who lived in the early 20th century. Ismet Lajqi, born in 1891 in the village of Lajqit, was a leading figure in the Albanian literary movement of the time. His works often explored themes of national identity, cultural heritage, and the struggles of the Albanian people under foreign rule.

While the Lajqi surname has its roots in Kosovo, it has since spread to other regions with significant Albanian populations, such as Albania, North Macedonia, and parts of Montenegro. The name continues to be a common surname among Albanians, reflecting its historical and cultural significance within the Albanian community.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lajqi

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

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

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