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

Zeqiri, 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 Zeqiri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zeqiri in America

Zeqiri is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zeqiri surname appeared 178 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 Zeqiri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zeqiri 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 Zeqiri

The surname Zeqiri has its roots in the regions inhabited by the Albanian people, primarily located in the Balkans. Evidence suggests that the name originated from the areas that are present-day Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia. This surname has strong connections to the Albanian language, which is part of the Indo-European language family. The name is likely derived from the Albanian word "zeqir," which means "wealth" or "esteem," reflecting the family's social status or qualities attributed to their ancestors.

One of the earliest mentions of the surname Zeqiri can be traced back to Ottoman-era documents when the Balkans were under Ottoman rule from the late 14th century to the early 20th century. In various Balkan regions, the name appeared in tax records and other administrative documents, indicating its prominence among local populations. Although specific dates are often murky, documentation from the 16th century provides one of the earliest references to the name Zeqiri.

Historical records have shown individuals bearing the Zeqiri surname taking part in significant socio-political events. For instance, Agron Zeqiri, who lived during the late 17th century, was a notable figure in the resistance against Ottoman rule. He was known for rallying local populations in the regions now known as Kosovo and Albania, contributing significantly to the local history of resistance.

Another prominent figure bearing the name was Bardhyl Zeqiri, who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Bardhyl was a local chieftain in what is today's southeastern Albania, known for his diplomatic skills and efforts to maintain peace between various feuding clans in the area. His endeavors in political mediation were well documented in local chronicles, making him a respected figure in Albanian history.

In the early 20th century, during the Balkan Wars and the subsequent struggle for Albanian independence, the name Zeqiri again came to the forefront. Luan Zeqiri, born in 1881 and died in 1947, was a freedom fighter who played a crucial role in the battles against both Ottoman and later Serbian forces. His contributions were well documented in various military records and local histories, cementing his legacy as a national hero.

During World War II, the Zeqiri name appeared once more in the historical record. Ismail Zeqiri, born in 1910 and died in 1983, was a notable figure in the resistance movements against both Axis and later communist forces in Yugoslavia. His leadership in organizing local resistance and his subsequent political career earned him a significant place in 20th-century Balkan history.

Another notable individual was Adelina Zeqiri, who made her mark in more recent decades but nonetheless holds historical significance. Born in 1955, she became a prominent human rights activist in Kosovo during the tumultuous 1990s. Her efforts in campaigning for the rights of ethnic Albanians under Yugoslav rule brought international attention, making her a well-documented figure in human rights movements.

The surname Zeqiri thus carries a rich legacy within the Balkan regions, tied to numerous historical events and embodied by individuals who played significant roles in the socio-political landscape of their times.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zeqiri

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

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

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