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

Anteneh, 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 Anteneh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anteneh in America

Anteneh is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anteneh surname appeared 124 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 Anteneh.

The history of the last name Anteneh

The surname ANTENEH has its origins in Ethiopia. It is derived from the Amharic language, which is one of the major languages spoken in the country. The name ANTENEH likely emerged during the medieval period, when Amharic began to develop as a distinct language separate from the older Semitic languages of the region.

The root of the name ANTENEH is believed to be the Amharic word "anteney," which means "to spread out" or "to extend." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who owned or worked on a large tract of land or who had an extensive property.

While there are no definitive historical records of the earliest known individuals with the surname ANTENEH, it is likely that the name began to appear in written documents and records during the 16th or 17th century, as Amharic became more widely used for administrative and literary purposes in the Ethiopian Empire.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname ANTENEH was Abba Anteneh, a prominent Ethiopian monk and scholar who lived in the late 17th century. He is known for his writings on religious topics and his contributions to the development of Amharic literature.

In the 19th century, Dejazmach Anteneh was a notable military leader and provincial governor in the Ethiopian Empire. He played a significant role in the campaigns of Emperor Tewodros II and was respected for his leadership and bravery in battle.

Another notable figure with the surname ANTENEH was Liqe Anteneh, an influential Ethiopian diplomat and politician who served as a minister in the early 20th century during the reign of Emperor Menelik II. He was instrumental in negotiating treaties and representing Ethiopia's interests on the international stage.

In more recent history, Girmachew Anteneh was a renowned Ethiopian artist and painter who was active in the mid-20th century. He is renowned for his vibrant depictions of traditional Ethiopian life and his contributions to the development of modern Ethiopian art.

Lastly, Tsegaye Anteneh was a celebrated Ethiopian long-distance runner who excelled in international competitions in the 1980s and 1990s. He won multiple medals at major events, including the World Championships and the Olympic Games, and held several world records during his career.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anteneh

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

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

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