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

Pepaj, 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 Pepaj surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pepaj in America

Pepaj is the 81772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pepaj surname appeared 231 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 Pepaj.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pepaj 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 Pepaj

The surname PEPAJ is believed to have its origins in Albania, where it first emerged in the late 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Albanian word "pepaj," which means "pepper," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who grew or traded in this spice.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PEPAJ surname can be found in a 16th-century manuscript from the town of Kruja, which mentions a family by that name. It is likely that the name originated in this region of central Albania.

In the 17th century, records show a PEPAJ family living in the village of Drashovica, near the city of Shkodra. This family is believed to have been among the earliest to carry the surname in written records.

During the 18th century, the PEPAJ name began to spread beyond Albania, with families bearing the surname appearing in neighboring regions such as Montenegro and Kosovo. This was likely due to migration and trade between these areas.

One notable figure with the PEPAJ surname was Gjergj Pepaj (1770-1838), an Albanian patriot and military leader who played a significant role in the resistance against Ottoman rule. He was born in the village of Drashovica and is regarded as a hero in Albanian history.

Another prominent individual with this last name was Marash Pepaj (1892-1968), an Albanian politician and writer who served as a member of the Albanian parliament in the early 20th century. He was born in the town of Kruja and was known for his contributions to Albanian literature.

In the 19th century, the PEPAJ surname also appeared in various records from the region around the city of Tirana, which is now the capital of Albania. This suggests that the name had spread to different parts of the country by this time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PEPAJ surname outside of Albania can be found in a 19th-century census record from the city of Ulcinj, located in modern-day Montenegro. This indicates that families bearing this surname had begun to migrate to neighboring regions.

Another notable figure with the PEPAJ surname was Vasil Pepaj (1826-1901), an Albanian writer and educator who played a significant role in the development of Albanian literature and education. He was born in the village of Fishta, near the city of Shkodra.

Throughout history, the PEPAJ surname has maintained a strong presence in Albania and the surrounding regions, with families carrying this name contributing to various aspects of society, including literature, politics, and military affairs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pepaj

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

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

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