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

Demissie, 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 Demissie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Demissie in America

Demissie is the 43151st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Demissie surname appeared 501 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 Demissie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Demissie 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 Demissie

The surname "DEMISSIE" is believed to have originated in Ethiopia. It is derived from the Amharic language, which is one of the main languages spoken in Ethiopia. The name is thought to be a variation of the Amharic word "demissie," which means "to be kind" or "to be merciful."

The earliest recorded instances of the name "DEMISSIE" can be traced back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Solomonic dynasty in Ethiopia. It is possible that the name was initially given to individuals who were known for their kindness and compassion towards others.

In the 17th century, there are records of a prominent Ethiopian scholar and poet named Demissie Wolde Maskal, who lived during the reign of Emperor Fasilides. Wolde Maskal was renowned for his contributions to Ethiopian literature and his works have been preserved and studied by scholars.

During the 19th century, there are mentions of a notable Ethiopian general named Demissie Wolde Tsadik, who played a significant role in the military campaigns of Emperor Tewodros II. Wolde Tsadik was praised for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

In the early 20th century, Demissie Haile Mariam was a respected Ethiopian diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie I. Haile Mariam was instrumental in establishing diplomatic relations with various countries and representing Ethiopia on the international stage.

Another notable figure with the surname "DEMISSIE" is Demissie Damtew, an Ethiopian long-distance runner who won numerous international competitions in the 1960s and 1970s. Damtew's achievements brought pride and recognition to Ethiopia in the world of athletics.

While these are some examples of historically significant individuals with the surname "DEMISSIE," it is important to note that the name has been widely used throughout Ethiopia for centuries and continues to be a common surname in the country today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Demissie

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

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

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