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

Gebrehiwot, 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 Gebrehiwot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gebrehiwot in America

Gebrehiwot is the 59017th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gebrehiwot surname appeared 343 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 Gebrehiwot.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gebrehiwot 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 Gebrehiwot

The surname GEBREHIWOT originated in Ethiopia. It is derived from the Ge'ez language, which is a ancient Semitic language that was once spoken in parts of Eritrea and Ethiopia. The name GEBREHIWOT is a combination of two Ge'ez words, "gebra" meaning "servant" and "hiwot" meaning "life."

GEBREHIWOT is believed to have been a prevalent surname in the northern regions of Ethiopia, particularly in the provinces of Tigray and Amhara, where the Ge'ez language has its roots. The earliest recorded instances of this surname date back to the 15th century, during the reign of the Solomonic dynasty in Ethiopia.

In historical records, GEBREHIWOT is mentioned in several ancient manuscripts and chronicles from the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. One notable reference is found in the "Ge'ez Hagiographies," which are collections of biographies of saints and religious figures, where a monk named Gebrehiwot is mentioned as a revered scholar and scribe.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the surname GEBREHIWOT was Abba Gebrehiwot, a renowned Ethiopian scholar and theologian who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his contributions to the translation and interpretation of religious texts from Ge'ez to Amharic.

Another notable figure with the surname GEBREHIWOT was Gebrehiwot Baykedagn, a prominent military leader and governor who served under Emperor Fasilides in the 17th century. He played a crucial role in defending the Ethiopian Empire against external threats and internal conflicts.

In the 19th century, a renowned Ethiopian poet and philosopher named Gebrehiwot Desta gained recognition for his literary works and his advocacy for social and political reforms in Ethiopia. His poems and writings were instrumental in shaping the intellectual discourse of the time.

During the 20th century, Gebrehiwot Beyene was a prominent Ethiopian diplomat and politician. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Ethiopia in the 1960s and played a significant role in promoting Ethiopia's interests on the international stage.

Throughout history, the surname GEBREHIWOT has been closely associated with the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, as well as with the intellectual and cultural heritage of Ethiopia. While the name has its roots in the ancient Ge'ez language, it continues to be a prominent surname in modern-day Ethiopia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gebrehiwot

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

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

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