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

Belachew, 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 Belachew surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belachew in America

Belachew is the 69392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belachew surname appeared 283 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 Belachew.

We can also compare 2010 data for Belachew 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 Belachew

The surname BELACHEW is believed to have originated in Ethiopia, with roots dating back to the ancient Semitic languages of the region. It is thought to be derived from the root words "bela" and "chew," which roughly translate to "place" and "person," respectively, suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone from a specific location or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BELACHEW can be found in a collection of medieval Ethiopian manuscripts from the 13th century, where it appears as "Bel'achew," likely reflecting an older spelling or variation. These manuscripts provide a valuable glimpse into the name's historical context and suggest that it was in use among certain communities or families during that time period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Gebra Belachew is mentioned in chronicles detailing the reign of Emperor Zara Yaqob, one of the most significant rulers of the Solomonic dynasty. Gebra Belachew is described as a prominent scholar and advisor to the emperor, indicating that the name held a certain level of prestige within the imperial court.

During the 16th century, a legendary Ethiopian military commander named Belachew Sertse played a pivotal role in numerous campaigns against rival kingdoms and foreign invaders. His exploits are celebrated in traditional oral histories and folk tales, further cementing the BELACHEW name in the annals of Ethiopian history.

Another notable figure with this surname was Belachew Wolde Tsadik, a respected Ethiopian writer and poet who lived in the 19th century. His works, which often explored themes of cultural identity and national pride, are considered significant contributions to the country's literary heritage.

In more recent times, Belachew Admasu, an influential Ethiopian politician and diplomat, served as the country's ambassador to several nations, including the United States and the Soviet Union, in the mid-20th century. His efforts in promoting international relations and representing Ethiopia on the global stage helped establish the BELACHEW name as one associated with leadership and public service.

While the surname BELACHEW has a rich historical background rooted in Ethiopia, it has also gained recognition beyond the country's borders, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields worldwide.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belachew

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

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

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