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

Aberra, 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 Aberra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aberra in America

Aberra is the 81458th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aberra surname appeared 232 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 Aberra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aberra 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 Aberra

The surname ABERRA has its origins in Ethiopia, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Amharic language, with roots in the ancient Semitic tongues of the region. The name likely originated in the northern highlands of Ethiopia, particularly in the provinces of Tigray and Amhara.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ABERRA name can be found in a 14th-century manuscript detailing the lineages of noble families in the Ethiopian highlands. The document mentions an individual named Aberra Gebremeskel, who was a prominent landowner and military commander during the reign of Emperor Amda Seyon I (1314-1344).

In the 16th century, a legendary figure named Aberra Azmach is said to have played a crucial role in defending the kingdom of Shewa against invading forces from the Adal Sultanate. His bravery and military prowess are celebrated in oral traditions and folk tales passed down through generations.

The name ABERRA gained further prominence in the 19th century, when Aberra Wossen (1826-1888) rose to become a powerful military leader and governor of the Shewa region under Emperor Tewodros II. His exploits and contributions to the unification of Ethiopia are well-documented in historical records.

Another notable figure with the ABERRA surname was Aberra Worku (1890-1967), a renowned scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of Amharic literature and language. His works are widely regarded as invaluable resources for understanding the cultural heritage of Ethiopia.

In more recent history, Aberra Molla (1922-1996) was a prominent Ethiopian politician and diplomat who served as the Foreign Minister of Ethiopia from 1977 to 1983. He played a crucial role in shaping Ethiopia's foreign relations during a turbulent period in the country's history.

While the ABERRA name has its roots in Ethiopia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diasporas. However, its origins and deep connections to the history and culture of the Ethiopian highlands remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aberra

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

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

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