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

Pellumbi, 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 Pellumbi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pellumbi in America

Pellumbi is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pellumbi surname appeared 105 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 Pellumbi.

The history of the last name Pellumbi

The surname Pellumbi has its origins in Albania, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Albanian word "pellumb," which means "dove" or "pigeon." The name was likely given to someone who either kept doves or lived in an area known for its dove population.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Pellumbi surname can be found in the Venetian archives, where it is mentioned in a document from 1492. This document refers to a merchant named Gjergj Pellumbi, who was involved in trade between Venice and the Albanian coastal cities.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over Albania, which lasted from the 15th to the early 20th century, the Pellumbi name appeared in various records and documents related to land ownership and taxation. Many members of the Pellumbi family were landowners and played a significant role in the local communities.

In the 19th century, a notable figure with the Pellumbi surname was Kostandin Pellumbi (1827-1901), a renowned Albanian patriot and educator. He was instrumental in the establishment of the first Albanian-language school in Korçë, which played a crucial role in the preservation of Albanian culture and language during the Ottoman rule.

Another prominent individual with the Pellumbi surname was Jani Pellumbi (1884-1920), a politician and one of the signatories of the Albanian Declaration of Independence in 1912. He served as a minister in the first Albanian government and was actively involved in the country's struggle for independence.

In the 20th century, Nexhat Pellumbi (1905-1982) was a respected Albanian writer and poet. He is best known for his poetry collections, which celebrated the beauty of the Albanian landscape and the resilience of the Albanian people.

Tomor Pellumbi (1938-1992) was a renowned Albanian architect and urban planner. He played a significant role in the development of modern Albanian architecture and contributed to the design of several iconic buildings in the capital city of Tirana.

Throughout history, variations of the Pellumbi surname have existed, such as Pellumbi, Pellumby, and Pellumbaj, reflecting regional differences in pronunciation and spelling. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, tracing back to the symbolic dove or pigeon.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pellumbi

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

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

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