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

Gemeda, 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 Gemeda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gemeda in America

Gemeda is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gemeda surname appeared 168 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 Gemeda.

The history of the last name Gemeda

The surname Gemeda has its origins in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia, with records indicating its presence as early as the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the ancient Ge'ez language, which was the liturgical language used in the region during that time period. The root word "Gemeda" is thought to have meant "one who is steadfast" or "one who is resolute."

In the 16th century, a prominent Ethiopian nobleman named Gemeda Gebru was recorded as having served in the court of Emperor Galawdewos. Gebru's descendants continued to carry the Gemeda surname, leading to its spread throughout the Tigray region and beyond.

One of the earliest documented references to the Gemeda name can be found in a manuscript from the Debre Damo monastery, which dates back to the late 17th century. This manuscript, written by a scribe named Gebremeskel Gemeda, provides valuable insights into the religious and cultural practices of the time.

During the 18th century, Abuna Petros Gemeda, born in 1720, rose to prominence as a respected religious leader and scholar within the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. His teachings and writings had a significant influence on the theological discourse of the era.

In the 19th century, a notable figure named Menelik Gemeda, born in 1845, played a crucial role in the military campaigns of Emperor Yohannes IV. Menelik Gemeda's bravery and strategic acumen earned him recognition and respect among his contemporaries.

Another prominent individual with the Gemeda surname was Haile Gebresellassie Gemeda, born in 1892, who served as a high-ranking official in the imperial court of Emperor Haile Selassie. His dedication and loyalty to the emperor were widely acknowledged during his lifetime.

While the Gemeda surname has its roots in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, its bearers have since spread across the country and to various parts of the world, carrying with them the legacy of their unique cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gemeda

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

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

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