Explore the Family Name Krasniqi
The meaning of Krasniqi
Albanian (mainly Kosovo): from the name of the northern Albanian Krasniqi tribe, originating from the Krasniqe (definite form Krasniqja) region in the northeastern Albania. This surname is also established among Romanis (Gypsies). It is one of two most frequent surnames in Kosovo (the other one is Gashi).
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How common is the last name Krasniqi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Krasniqi has increased in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it ranked 42,529 with a count of 480 individuals carrying this surname in the United States. By 2010, however, the rank rose significantly to 27,556 and the count almost doubled to 874 individuals, marking an impressive growth of 82.08%. The proportion of people per 100K with this surname also increased by 66.67%, going from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #27,556 | 35.21% |
| Count | 480 | 874 | 82.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.3 | 66.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krasniqi
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows that the majority of those with the surname Krasniqi identify as White, with a notable increase from 82.71% in 2000 to 97.94% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races experienced minor changes. The Hispanic representation slightly grew from 1.04% to 1.37%. However, those who identified themselves as belonging to two or more races decreased from 15.63% in 2000 to none in 2010. The census data reported no individuals with the Krasniqi surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.71% | 97.94% | 18.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1.37% | 31.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 15.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |