Explore the Family Name Rexhepi
The meaning of Rexhepi
Albanian: from the Albanian Muslim personal name Rexhep (definite form Rexhepi) of Turkish and ultimately of Arabic origin (see Rajab). This surname is common in both Albania and Kosovo; in Kosovo it is in the second half of the dozen most frequent surnames.
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How common is the last name Rexhepi in the United States?
The surname Rexhepi showed a marked increase in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Rexhepi ranked 79,115 in popularity with only 224 individuals bearing this name, which translates to a proportion of 0.08 per 100,000 people. However, a decade later, the surname climbed significantly in rank to 53,667 as the count rose to 385 individuals, making a proportion of 0.13 per 100,000 people. This represents a substantial change of 32.17 percent in ranking and a 71.88 percent increase in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #53,667 | 32.17% |
| Count | 224 | 385 | 71.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.13 | 62.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rexhepi
As far as ethnic identity goes, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been some shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, around 85.27 percent of those bearing the Rexhepi surname identified as White, while 13.84 percent identified with two or more races. By 2010, there had been a 13.01 percent change in those identifying as White, increasing to 96.36 percent. There was also a significant drop of 90.61 percent in those identifying with two or more races, down to just 1.3 percent. Notably, for the first time in 2010, a small percentage (1.82) identified as Hispanic. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.27% | 96.36% | 13.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 13.84% | 1.3% | -90.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |