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

Amanuel, 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 Amanuel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amanuel in America

Amanuel is the 71265th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amanuel surname appeared 274 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 Amanuel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amanuel 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 Amanuel

The surname AMANUEL originates from the Amharic language spoken in Ethiopia. It is believed to have derived from the Hebrew name "Immanuel," meaning "God is with us." The name's roots can be traced back to the 4th century AD when Christianity began spreading in the region.

The earliest recorded instances of the AMANUEL surname date back to the medieval Kingdom of Aksum in what is now Eritrea and northern Ethiopia. During this time, the name was commonly associated with religious scholars and clergymen who played a vital role in the propagation of Christianity in the region.

Historical records indicate that AMANUEL was a prominent name among the nobility and aristocracy of the Solomonic dynasty, which ruled over the Ethiopian Empire from the 13th to the 20th century. One notable figure was Abuna Amanuel, a renowned Ethiopian monk and scholar who lived in the 15th century and made significant contributions to the development of the Ge'ez language and literature.

In the 16th century, during the reign of Emperor Gelawdewos, the AMANUEL surname gained further prominence. Historical accounts mention a high-ranking official named Amanuel, who served as a trusted advisor to the emperor and played a crucial role in the kingdom's affairs.

Another notable figure was Amanuel Teshale, a 19th-century Ethiopian diplomat and military leader who played a pivotal role in the country's resistance against Italian colonization efforts. He is remembered for his bravery and strategic acumen, particularly during the Battle of Adwa in 1896, where Ethiopian forces defeated the Italian army.

During the 20th century, the AMANUEL surname continued to be associated with influential figures in Ethiopia. One such individual was Amanuel Abraham, a renowned Ethiopian journalist and writer who was instrumental in promoting freedom of the press and advocating for human rights in the country.

Throughout history, the AMANUEL surname has been closely tied to the rich cultural heritage of Ethiopia and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including religion, politics, literature, and diplomacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amanuel

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

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

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