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

Fesseha, 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 Fesseha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fesseha in America

Fesseha is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fesseha surname appeared 115 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 Fesseha.

The history of the last name Fesseha

The surname FESSEHA is of Ethiopian origin and has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages spoken in the region. It is believed to have emerged during the early centuries of the Christian era, when the Ge'ez language was widely used in what is now modern-day Ethiopia and Eritrea.

One of the earliest documented references to the name FESSEHA can be found in the annals of the Aksumite Empire, which flourished in the region from the 1st to the 8th century AD. The name is thought to be derived from the Ge'ez word "fesseha," which means "to rejoice" or "to celebrate," suggesting that it may have been initially given to individuals born during festive occasions or periods of celebration.

The FESSEHA surname has a strong historical association with the Orthodox Christian tradition in Ethiopia, as many early bearers of the name were likely members of the clergy or devout members of the faith. Several notable figures in Ethiopian history bore the surname FESSEHA, including Abune Fesseha Tsion (1768-1838), a renowned scholar and churchman who served as the Echege (Archbishop) of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church during the reign of Emperor Egwale Seyon.

Another prominent individual with the FESSEHA surname was Dejazmach Fesseha Gebre Krestos (1820-1890), a military leader and governor who played a significant role in the various conflicts and power struggles that shaped Ethiopia's history during the 19th century.

In the realm of literature, the name FESSEHA is associated with Blatta Fesseha Giyorgis (1853-1919), a renowned scholar and translator who made significant contributions to the preservation and dissemination of Ethiopian literature and history.

The FESSEHA surname has also been carried by notable figures in more recent times, such as Ras Fesseha Desta (1900-1973), a prominent military commander and political figure who served as the Governor of Wello Province during the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie I.

Throughout its long history, the FESSEHA surname has maintained a strong presence in various parts of Ethiopia, particularly in the regions of Amhara, Tigray, and Eritrea, where it has been associated with families of diverse backgrounds, from nobility and clergy to scholars and military leaders.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fesseha

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

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

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