2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Pellumbi
A surname of Albanian origin, possibly derived from the word "pellumb" meaning "dove".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Pellumbi. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pellumbi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Pellumbi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pellumbi, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pellumbi
Among Census respondents with the surname Pellumbi, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Pellumbi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Pellumbi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.2% · 112
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pellumbi
Pellumbi appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+9 bearers (+8.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,412 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.6%) | Up 8,412 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Pellumbi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #146,495 | 5.4% |
| Count | 105 | 114 | 8.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pellumbi bearers went from 105 to 114 (+8.6% change). The surname moved up 8,412 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #146,495.
FAQ
Pellumbi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pellumbi?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Pellumbi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Pellumbi?
Pellumbi ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 114 people with the surname Pellumbi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Pellumbi.
Has Pellumbi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pellumbi went from 105 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 9 (+8.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Pellumbi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pellumbi, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Pellumbi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.2% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pellumbi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.2%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%), Two or More Races (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Pellumbi (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Pellumbi mean?
A surname of Albanian origin, possibly derived from the word "pellumb" meaning "dove". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Pellumbi (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Pellumbi?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.