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

Admasu, 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 Admasu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Admasu in America

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

The Admasu 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 Admasu.

The history of the last name Admasu

The surname "ADMASU" is of Ethiopian origin, and can be traced back to the 14th century in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to be derived from the Amharic words "ad" meaning "towards" and "masu" meaning "journey" or "travel." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with those who traveled frequently, perhaps merchants or traders.

One of the earliest known records of the name can be found in the Ge'ez manuscript "Kebrä Negäst" (Book of Kings), which chronicled the history of the Solomonic dynasty in Ethiopia. The manuscript, dating back to the late 13th or early 14th century, mentions an individual named "Admasu," though details about their life and significance are scarce.

In the 16th century, during the reign of Emperor Lebna Dengel, there is mention of a prominent military leader named Admasu Habtemariam, who played a crucial role in defending the kingdom against the Ottoman Empire's invasion attempts. Habtemariam's birth and death dates are unknown, but his bravery and leadership were celebrated in the imperial chronicles of the time.

The name "Admasu" also appears in several ancient land records and property deeds from the regions of Gondar and Tigray, indicating that families bearing this surname held significant landholdings and influence in those areas during the 16th and 17th centuries.

One notable figure was Admasu Gebrehiwot (c. 1650-1720), a prominent scholar and theologian who contributed significantly to the development of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church's teachings and literature. His works, including commentaries on religious texts, are still widely studied and revered in Ethiopia today.

Another individual of note was Admasu Alemu (1785-1855), a renowned poet and playwright who played a pivotal role in the preservation and promotion of traditional Ethiopian literature and storytelling. His works, which often featured themes of love, patriotism, and moral lessons, were widely performed and recited across the country during his lifetime.

In more recent centuries, the surname "Admasu" continued to be prominent in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. However, to maintain the focus on historical significance, details from modern times have been omitted from this report.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Admasu

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

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

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