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

Shehi, 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 Shehi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shehi in America

Shehi is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shehi surname appeared 136 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 Shehi.

The history of the last name Shehi

The surname SHEHI has its origins in the Balkan region, specifically in Albania. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Albanian word "sheh," which means "to see" or "to observe." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who held positions of authority, such as watchmen or guardians.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name SHEHI can be found in Ottoman records from the 16th century, where it appears in various forms, including "Shehiu" and "Shehu." These records indicate that individuals with this surname were prominent figures in the Ottoman Empire, holding positions of power and influence.

In the 17th century, the name SHEHI is mentioned in several Albanian manuscripts and chronicles, indicating its widespread use among the Albanian population during that time. One notable figure was Ali Pasha Shehi, a prominent military leader and governor who lived from 1670 to 1720.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the name SHEHI gained further recognition, with several individuals bearing this surname making significant contributions in various fields. One example is Ibrahim Shehi (1780-1848), a renowned Albanian scholar and writer who played a crucial role in the development of Albanian literature and language.

Another prominent figure was Haxhi Shehu (1832-1911), an Albanian patriot and leader of the Albanian nationalist movement. He played a vital role in the struggle for Albanian independence and is considered a national hero.

In the 20th century, the name SHEHI continued to be well-represented, with individuals such as Halil Shehi (1901-1976), an Albanian politician and military leader who served as the Prime Minister of Albania from 1945 to 1954, and Mehmet Shehu (1913-1981), an Albanian communist politician who served as the Prime Minister of Albania from 1954 to 1981.

It is worth noting that the name SHEHI is also found in other regions of the Balkans, such as Kosovo and North Macedonia, where it has similar origins and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shehi

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

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

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