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List Of Most Common Surnames In Europe
This is a list of the most common surnames in Europe, sorted by country. Albania At the moment, listings for the most common names are unavailable for Albania. However the most common names include the following: * Common names denoting profession. Of these, religious professional names have been particularly widespread, including Hoxha (a Muslim priest, Sunni or Bektashi, with its variant Hoxhaj), Prifti (a Christian priest, Catholic or Orthodox), Shehu (a Bektashi priest) and Dervishi (Bektashi clergy). Bektashi itself is also a common surname. Ironically, Hoxha was the surname of Enver Hoxha, the leader of Communist Albania who banned all religions. There are numerous other professional names which are not as common. Begu also denotes a former ruler and also the surname(s) Gjoni or Gjonaj. * Common names which originated as patrinomials. Common names of this sort include Leka or Lekaj (Alex), Gjoni or Gjonaj (John), Murati (Murad), Mehmeti (Mehmed), Hysi (typi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoxha (surname)
Hoxha () is an Albanian surname, derived from the Persian title ''khawaja'' ("master") via Turkish ''hoca''. It is the most common surname in Albania. "Hoxha" could refer to several people: * Enver Hoxha (1908–1985), Communist leader of Albania in 1944–1985 * Iljas Mirahori (Iljaz Hoxha), 15th-century Albanian Janissary, scientist, and teacher of an Ottoman sultan * Hysen Hoxha (1861–1934), a signatory of the Albanian Declaration of Independence; uncle of Enver Hoxha * Fadil Hoxha (1916–2001), Yugoslav politician and Kosovo's leader during the time of Tito * Nexhmije Hoxha (1921–2020), Albanian politician, wife of Enver Hoxha * Luan Hoxha (born 1960), Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of Albania in 2006–2008 * Anna Hoxha (stage name: Anna Oxa) (born 1961), Italian singer * Ferit Hoxha (born 1967), Albanian diplomat * Dritan Hoxha Dritan Hoxha (16 October 1968 – 23 May 2008) was an Albanian businessman. He was the founder of Top Media, Albania's la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shkreli (tribe)
Shkreli is a historical Albanian tribe and region in the Malësia Madhe region of Northern Albania and is majority Catholic. With the expansion of the Ottoman Empire, part of the tribe migrated to Rugova in Western Kosovo beginning around 1700, after which they continued to migrate into the Lower Pešter and Sandžak regions (today in Serbia and Montenegro). The Shkreli tribe that migrated to Kosovo converted to Islam in the 18th century and maintained the Albanian language as their mother tongue. Some members of the Shkreli within the Pešter region and in Sandžak (known as Škrijelj/ sr, Шкријељ) converted to Islam and became Slavophones by the 20th century, which as of today they now self-identify as part of the Bosniak ethnicity, although in the Pešter plateau they partly utilized the Albanian language until the middle of the 20th century. The Shkreli in Albania and Montenegro are predominantly Catholic. The Shkreli tribe's patron saint is St. Nicholas (Shënko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halili (name)
Halili may refer to the following people: ;Given name * Halili Nagime (born 1993), Brazilian-American association football player ;Surname * Abu Zubayr Al Halili, suspected member of al-Qaeda in Morocco * Antonio Halili (1946–2018), Filipino politician * Argjent Halili (born 1982), Albanian football goalkeeper * Dave Halili, American fine arts illustrator and graphic designer * Grent Halili (born 1998), Albanian football forward * Katrina Halili (born 1986), Filipina actress and model * Mahir Halili (born 1975), Albanian football player * Mico Halili, Filipino sports journalist * Ndriqim Halili (born 1993), German–Albanian football player * Nevzat Halili (born 1946), Macedonian politician * Refik Halili, chairman and main sponsor of KF Tirana, Albania * Sheena Halili Sheena Yvette Castro Halili-Manzanero (born January 16, 1987) is a Filipino actress, host, and businesswoman. She is best known for her portrayals as a sidekick to protagonists or antagonists in hit te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sinani
Sinani is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Danel Sinani (born 1997), Luxembourgish footballer * Gazmend Sinani (1991–2018), Kosovo Albanian basketball player * Ismet Sinani (born 1999), Kosovan footballer * Sehid Sinani (born 1982), Swiss footballer *Tahir Sinani Tahir Sinani (25 May 1964 – 29 July 2001) was a commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army in Kosovo and the National Liberation Army in Macedonia. During the Kosovo War, he was the commander of the Pashtrik Operational Zone, which comprised area ... (1964–2001), Albanian insurgent * Vioresin Sinani (born 1977), *Boris Naumovich Sinani (1851–1922), Jewish Karaite doctor References {{surname Albanian-language surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brahimi
Brahimi is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Abdelhamid Brahimi (1936-2021), Algerian politician and Prime Minister * Farès Brahimi, Algerian football (soccer) player *Guillaume Brahimi, French-born chef based in Sydney, Australia *Lakhdar Brahimi, chairman of a United Nations panel **Report of the Panel on United Nations Peacekeeping, more commonly referred to as the Brahimi Report, after the above chairman * Said Brahimi (1931-1997), Algerian-born French international football (soccer) player *Yacine Brahimi (born 1990), French-Algerian football player *Freeman (rapper) Malek Brahimi (also known as Abdelmalek Sultan), better known by his stage name Freeman, is a French hip hop artist and breakdancer. He was a member of the successful hip hop group IAM together with Akhenaton, Shurik'n, Khéops, Imhotep, and ..., real name Malek Brahimi, French rapper * Princess Rym, real name Rym Brahimi, daughter of Lakhdar Brahimi, wife of Prince Ali bin Al Hussei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hasani
Hassan or Hasan is an Arabic, Irish, Scottish, or Jewish (Sephardic and Mizrahic) surname. Etymology and spelling There are several unrelated origins for this surname: * In Arabic, Hassan is a transliteration of two names that both derive from the Arabic language triconsonantal root Ḥ-S-N (): ' (), which means "good", "handsome", "excellent", or "favorable"; and ' ( حَسَّان), which means "benefactor". * In Ireland/Scotland, the surname Hassan is one of the anglicized forms of the Gaelic (Irish/Scottish) form of Ó hOsáin. It is to be distinguished from Ó hOisín and Ó hOiseáin ( Hession and Hishon). In County Londonderry, where it is numerous, it is spelt Hassan, Hassen, Hasson, Hassin and Hessin. In the Monaghan Hearth Money Rolls of 1663, it appears as O'Hassan. There was a Hasson of Wexford among the "principal gentlemen" of that county in 1598, but that family was no doubt of non-Gaelic stock, and a John Hassan was an influential merchant in Wexford fifty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikolla
Nikolla (indefinite form '' Nikollë'') is an Albanian first name and surname derived from the Greek '' Nikolaos'' (Νικόλαος). It is commonly used by Albanian Christians. The name was popularised amongst Albanians by Saint Nicholas. First name * Nikolla Zoraqi, Albanian composer, (1928–1991) * Nikolla Ivanaj, Albanian publisher and writer from the Kingdom of Montenegro, (1879–1951) Surname * Millosh Gjergj Nikolla, Albanian poet and writer from Shkodër, (13 October 1911–26 August 1938) * Lindita Nikolla, Albanian politician from Tirana Tirana ( , ; aln, Tirona) is the capital and largest city of Albania. It is located in the centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea ..., (22 October 1965–) {{given name, type=both Albanian-language surnames Albanian masculine given names Patronymic surnames Surnames from given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kolla
Kolla is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Ilmi Kolla (1933–1954), Estonian poet * Kathy Kolla Kathy Kolla is an American director, screenwriter, and actress. Her films include ''Plastic Daydream'' starring Shari Belafonte, the feature documentary ''Who Is Billy Bones?'' and the comedy ''Another Day, Another Dime''. She was awarded Best ..., American director, screenwriter, and actress * Patrick Michael Kolla, German software engineer {{surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marku
Marku is an Albanian surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Albion Marku (born 2000), Albanian footballer * Antonio Marku (born 1992), Albanian footballer * Florian Marku (born 1996), Albanian boxer * Herald Marku (born 1996), Albanian footballer * Jimmy Marku (born 1974), Albanian-born British strongman competitor * Kristi Marku (born 1995), Albanian footballer * Mark Marku (born 1991), Albanian singer * Mark Marku (politician), Albanian politician * Rovena Marku (born 1987), Albanian swimmer * Taulant Marku (born 1994), Albanian footballer See also * Marcus (name) Marcus is a masculine given name of Ancient Roman pre-Christian origin derived either from Etruscan ''Marce'' of unknown meaning or referring to the god Mars. Mars was identified as the Roman god of War. The name is popular in Europe, partic ... {{Surname Albanian-language surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gjoka
Gjoka is an Albanian surname. Notable people with the surname include: Ernest Gjoka (born 1970), Albanian football coach Lola Gjoka Lola Gjoka Aleksi (22 May 1910 – 6 October 1985) was an Albanian pianist during the period of the Communist regime. Life Gjoka was born in Sevastopol in 1910, into an Albanian family. She began learning the piano at the age of six, and her ... (1910–1985), Albanian pianist Pjetër Gjoka (1912–1982), Albanian film and theatre actor Sokol Gjoka, Albanian diplomat {{Surname Albanian-language surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gjonaj
Gjonaj is an Albanian surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Adriana Gjonaj, Albanian politician *Algert Gjonaj (born 1987), Albanian basketball player *Etilda Gjonaj (born 1981), Albanian politician *Kujtim Gjonaj (born 1946), Albanian screenwriter *Mark Gjonaj, American politician *Salvador Gjonaj (born 1992), Albanian footballer It is also a geological name: *Gjonaj, Prizren, village in Kosovo See also *Gjoni {{surname Albanian-language surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bektashi Order
The Bektashi Order; sq, Tarikati Bektashi; tr, Bektaşi or Bektashism is an Islamic Sufi mystic movement originating in the 13th-century. It is named after the Anatolian saint Haji Bektash Wali (d. 1271). The community is currently led by Baba Mondi, the eighth Bektashi Dedebaba and headquartered in Tirana, Albania. Bektashism began as a Shia Islamic Sufi order in Anatolia, during the Ottoman Empire. In 1876, a Salih Nijazi was appointed as the "''baba''" or leader by prominent Bektashi members. After the foundation of the Turkish Republic, Kemal Atatürk banned religious institutions that weren't part of the Directorate of Religious Affairs. After this, the community's headquarters relocated to Albania. The order became involved in Albanian politics, and some of its members, including Ismail Qemali, were major leaders of the Albanian National Awakening. Bektashis believe in the Twelve Imams, Fourteen Innocents and the modern-day Dedebabas. In addition to the spiritua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
