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

Admassu, 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 Admassu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Admassu in America

Admassu is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Admassu surname appeared 169 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 Admassu.

The history of the last name Admassu

The surname ADMASSU has its origins in Ethiopia and is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period or around the 16th century. It is derived from the Amharic language, which is one of the main languages spoken in Ethiopia. The name is thought to be a combination of two words, "admas" meaning "field" or "earth," and "su" which can signify either "owner" or "dweller."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ADMASSU can be found in the historical chronicles of the Solomonic dynasty, which ruled over the Ethiopian Empire from the 13th to the 20th century. These chronicles mention an individual named ADMASSU who served as a courtier and advisor to Emperor Zara Yaqob, who reigned from 1434 to 1468.

In the 17th century, there is a reference to a prominent scholar and theologian named ADMASSU Zergaw, who authored several works on Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity. He was born in the town of Gondar, which was the capital of the Ethiopian Empire during that period.

During the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname ADMASSU was Ras ADMASSU Gassa, who was a powerful regional ruler and military leader in the province of Tigray. He played a significant role in the political struggles and conflicts that characterized that era of Ethiopian history.

Another individual of note was ADMASSU Faris, who lived in the 19th century and was a renowned calligrapher and scribe. He was responsible for producing several beautifully illustrated manuscripts of religious texts and historical chronicles.

In the early 20th century, an influential Ethiopian author and playwright named ADMASSU Waqneh gained recognition for his works, which often explored themes of cultural identity and social commentary. He was born in 1892 and lived until 1962.

While the surname ADMASSU is primarily found in Ethiopia, it is also present among Ethiopian diaspora communities around the world, particularly in countries such as the United States, Canada, and various European nations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Admassu

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

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

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