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

Gebre, 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 Gebre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gebre in America

Gebre is the 30825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gebre surname appeared 755 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 Gebre.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gebre 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 Gebre

The surname GEBRE is believed to have originated in Ethiopia, where it has been used for centuries. It is derived from the Amharic word "gebre," meaning "servant" or "slave." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who were servants or slaves in the region.

One of the earliest known references to the GEBRE surname can be found in the Fetha Negest, an ancient Ethiopian legal code dating back to the 15th century. The name appears in various records and manuscripts from that time period, indicating its widespread use among the population.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Gebre Mesqel lived in the region of Shewa, now part of central Ethiopia. He was a prominent religious leader and scholar known for his contributions to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.

The GEBRE surname has also been associated with several historical place names in Ethiopia. For example, the town of Gebre Guracha, located in the Oromia Region, likely derives its name from individuals bearing the GEBRE surname who once lived or settled in the area.

Another notable individual with the GEBRE surname was Gebre Mikael, a 17th-century Ethiopian painter and illustrator renowned for his religious artwork and manuscripts. His works have been preserved in various monasteries and churches throughout the country.

In the 19th century, Gebre Giyorgis was a prominent Ethiopian general and military leader who played a significant role in the Zemene Mesafint, a period of decentralized rule and conflict in the country. He was known for his strategic military campaigns and his efforts to unify the region under a central authority.

The GEBRE surname has also been linked to several other historical figures, such as Gebre Hiwot, a 19th-century Ethiopian philosopher and scholar, and Gebre Selassie, a 20th-century Ethiopian nobleman and diplomat who served as the country's representative to various international organizations.

Overall, the surname GEBRE has a rich history rooted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of Ethiopia. Its continued use and presence in historical records and literature highlight its importance and significance within the region's heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gebre

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

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

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