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

Berhe, 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 Berhe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berhe in America

Berhe is the 25430th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berhe surname appeared 973 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 Berhe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Berhe 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 Berhe

The surname "BERHE" is believed to have originated in Eritrea, a country located in the Horn of Africa. This name is rooted in the Tigrinya language, which is spoken by the Tigrinya people who make up the majority of the population in Eritrea and parts of Ethiopia.

The name "BERHE" is thought to be derived from the Tigrinya word "ber'hi," which means "wide" or "broad." It is likely that this surname was initially given to individuals or families who lived in a particularly wide or expansive area, or perhaps to those who had a broad or sturdy physical stature.

One of the earliest documented references to the name "BERHE" can be found in the chronicles of the Eritrean Orthodox Church, which date back to the 15th century. These chronicles mention several individuals with this surname, suggesting that the name was already established in the region during that time period.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Wolde Berhe played a significant role in the resistance against the Ottoman Turks' attempts to invade the Eritrean highlands. Wolde Berhe, born in 1732, was a military leader and strategist who helped organize the local militia and successfully defended the region from Ottoman forces.

Another prominent individual with the surname "BERHE" was Tedla Berhe, a renowned Eritrean artist and painter who lived from 1892 to 1975. Tedla Berhe's works, which often depicted scenes from daily life in Eritrea, are celebrated for their vivid colors and intricate details, and are considered an important part of the country's cultural heritage.

In the late 19th century, a man named Gebremichael Berhe (1865-1942) gained recognition for his contributions to the development of modern Tigrinya literature. He authored several books and translated works from other languages into Tigrinya, helping to promote and preserve the language and its literary traditions.

During the Italian occupation of Eritrea in the early 20th century, a woman named Lemlem Berhe (1905-1987) became a prominent figure in the resistance movement against the Italian colonial rule. She played a crucial role in organizing and supporting the guerrilla fighters, and her efforts were instrumental in Eritrea's eventual independence from Italian control.

Throughout its history, the surname "BERHE" has been associated with various places and regions within Eritrea, such as the cities of Asmara, Keren, and Massawa, as well as the highlands and rural areas where many Tigrinya speakers have traditionally resided.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berhe

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

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

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