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

Topalli, 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 Topalli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Topalli in America

Topalli is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Topalli surname appeared 129 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 Topalli.

The history of the last name Topalli

The surname Topalli is of Albanian origin, traced back to the medieval period in the Balkan region. It is derived from the Albanian word "topal," which means "lame" or "limping." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for an ancestor who had a physical disability or distinctive gait.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Topalli can be found in historical documents from the 14th century, such as the cadastral records of the Ottoman Empire. During this time, Albania was under Ottoman rule, and many Albanian names were documented in Ottoman archives.

One notable historical reference to the name Topalli comes from the 15th century, when a prominent Albanian military commander named Gjergj Topalli fought against the Ottoman forces. His bravery and leadership during the Albanian resistance against the Ottomans earned him a place in the annals of Albanian history.

In the 16th century, the Topalli name appeared in various manuscripts and records from the region, including the Codex Purpureus Beratinus, a valuable historical document containing information about Albanian noble families and their genealogies.

Over the centuries, the Topalli name has been associated with several notable individuals. For example, Eqrem Topalli (1873-1940) was an Albanian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Albania in the early 20th century. Another prominent figure was Hasan Topalli (1901-1984), a renowned Albanian writer and journalist known for his contributions to Albanian literature and cultural activism.

Other notable individuals with the Topalli surname include:

1. Fatmir Topalli (born 1956), an Albanian actor and director known for his work in theater and film.
2. Besar Topalli (born 1985), an Albanian professional footballer who has played for various clubs in Albania and abroad.
3. Lorenc Topalli (born 1990), an Albanian professional basketball player who has represented the Albanian national team.
4. Xhevat Topalli (1920-1999), an Albanian artist and sculptor renowned for his works depicting Albanian folklore and cultural heritage.
5. Agim Topalli (1924-2011), an Albanian writer and poet whose works explored themes of love, patriotism, and social commentary.

The Topalli surname has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations in Albania, such as the village of Topallja in the Fier region, which likely derived its name from the Topalli family that resided there.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Topalli

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

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

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