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

Gebregziabher, 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 Gebregziabher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gebregziabher in America

Gebregziabher is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gebregziabher surname appeared 121 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 Gebregziabher.

The history of the last name Gebregziabher

The surname GEBREGZIABHER originates from Ethiopia, with roots dating back to the ancient Semitic languages of the region. It is derived from the Ge'ez words "gebr" meaning servant and "egziabher" meaning God, thus translating to "servant of God."

The name is believed to have emerged during the early centuries of Christianity in the Ethiopian Empire, when many people adopted religious names to reflect their devotion to the faith. GEBREGZIABHER was likely used by individuals or families closely associated with the Ethiopian Orthodox Church or monastic communities.

Historical records from the medieval period in Ethiopia, such as the Kebra Nagast (the national epic) and various hagiographies, mention individuals bearing variations of the name GEBREGZIABHER, although specific dates and details are often obscure.

One of the earliest known references to the name is found in a 14th-century manuscript detailing the life of Saint Gebre Menfes Kidus, a renowned Ethiopian monk and scholar. The text mentions a figure named Gebregziabher, who was a disciple of the saint.

Another notable bearer of the name was Gebregziabher Weddaje, a 16th-century Ethiopian scholar and physician who served at the court of Emperor Gelawdewos. He is credited with translating several important medical texts from Arabic into Ge'ez.

In the 17th century, Gebregziabher Tinsae was a prominent Ethiopian painter and manuscript illuminator, renowned for his vibrant religious artworks adorning churches and monastic libraries.

During the 18th century, Gebregziabher Gelaw was a respected abbot and leader of the influential Debre Damo monastery, known for his contributions to the preservation of Ethiopian Orthodox traditions and literature.

The name GEBREGZIABHER has also been associated with several notable figures in modern Ethiopian history, such as Gebregziabher Terfe, a 19th-century military leader and governor who played a pivotal role in the unification of the Ethiopian Empire under Emperor Tewodros II.

While the name GEBREGZIABHER has its origins in the ancient Ethiopian Orthodox Christian tradition, it continues to be used by families across various regions of Ethiopia, reflecting the country's rich cultural and religious heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gebregziabher

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

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

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