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

Abrha, 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 Abrha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abrha in America

Abrha is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abrha surname appeared 111 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 Abrha.

The history of the last name Abrha

The surname ABRHA is of Ethiopian origin, emerging in the 14th century from the Semitic root "BRH" meaning "to shine" or "to be bright." It is believed to have originated in the region of Tigray, located in northern Ethiopia.

The earliest recorded instances of the name ABRHA can be found in medieval manuscripts and chronicles from the Aksumite Kingdom, an ancient empire centered in present-day Eritrea and northern Ethiopia. These documents often referred to notable individuals or prominent families bearing this surname.

One of the earliest known holders of the name ABRHA was Abrahha Atsbeha, a 15th-century military leader and governor of the province of Enderta under the Solomonic dynasty. His exploits were recorded in various historical accounts of the time.

In the 16th century, the name ABRHA appeared in the annals of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, with several notable clergymen and scholars bearing this surname. One such figure was Abrahha Gebremenfes Kidane, a renowned theologian and author who lived from 1510 to 1578.

The name ABRHA also has connections to place names in the Tigray region. For instance, the village of Abrha Weattsbeha is believed to have derived its name from an early settler or landowner with the surname ABRHA.

During the 18th century, a prominent figure with the surname ABRHA was Abrahha Dengel, a military commander and governor who played a significant role in the conflicts between the Ethiopian Empire and the Ottoman Empire in the region of Massawa.

In the 19th century, the name ABRHA gained further recognition with the birth of Abrahha Debessai (1829-1898), a renowned poet and scholar who made significant contributions to the preservation of Tigrinya literature and culture.

Throughout history, the surname ABRHA has been associated with various notable individuals, including scholars, military leaders, and religious figures, reflecting its deep roots in the cultural and historical tapestry of Ethiopia's northern regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abrha

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

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

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