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

Abegaz, 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 Abegaz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abegaz in America

Abegaz is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abegaz surname appeared 148 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 Abegaz.

The history of the last name Abegaz

The surname ABEGAZ originated in the Tigrinya language spoken in the northern regions of Ethiopia and Eritrea. It is believed to have emerged during the late 15th century in the Tigray region of what is now northern Ethiopia.

The name ABEGAZ is derived from the Tigrinya word "abegazi," which means "protector" or "guardian." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals who served as protectors or guards within their communities. The earliest known spelling variations include Abegazi, Abegaz, and Abgaz.

While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient manuscripts or chronicles, some historians believe that individuals bearing this surname may have been mentioned in local oral traditions and folk tales passed down through generations in the Tigray region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ABEGAZ surname can be found in a land ownership document from the late 16th century, which mentions an individual named Gebremichael Abegaz. This document was discovered in the archives of the Debre Damo Monastery, a prominent religious center in the Tigray region.

Another notable figure with the ABEGAZ surname was Aregawi Abegaz (1603-1671), a prominent scholar and theologian who authored several works on Ge'ez literature and Christian doctrine. His writings were instrumental in preserving and disseminating knowledge within the Ethiopian Orthodox Church during the 17th century.

In the 19th century, Dejazmach Gebremichael Abegaz (1824-1892) was a prominent military leader and governor in the Tigray region. He played a significant role in the conflicts between various Ethiopian kingdoms and is remembered for his strategic military leadership.

During the 20th century, Abebe Abegaz (1918-1997) was a renowned Ethiopian painter and sculptor. His works, which often depicted traditional Ethiopian themes and landscapes, were influential in shaping the country's modern art scene.

Another notable figure was Haddis Abegaz (1924-2003), a prominent Ethiopian writer and educator. His literary works, which explored themes of social justice and cultural identity, were widely acclaimed and earned him numerous accolades throughout his career.

While these are just a few examples, the ABEGAZ surname has a rich history rooted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of the Tigray region in northern Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abegaz

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

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

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