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

Getachew, 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 Getachew surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Getachew in America

Getachew is the 28065th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Getachew surname appeared 853 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 Getachew.

We can also compare 2010 data for Getachew 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 Getachew

The surname Getachew has its origins in Ethiopia, a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is an Amharic name that can be traced back to the 13th century and the Solomonic dynasty that ruled the region.

The name Getachew is derived from the Amharic words "geta" meaning "paradise" and "chew" meaning "to become". Thus, the name Getachew can be translated to mean "one who has become like paradise". This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were perceived as virtuous or blessed.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Getachew can be found in the Kebra Nagast, a 14th-century manuscript that chronicles the lineage of the Solomonic dynasty. The text mentions a figure named Getachew, who was believed to be a descendant of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.

In the 16th century, a notable individual named Getachew Makonnen served as a military commander under the reign of Emperor Lebna Dengel. Makonnen is credited with leading successful campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and defending the Ethiopian territories from foreign invaders.

During the 17th century, a prominent scholar and philosopher named Getachew Desta made significant contributions to the field of Amharic literature and theology. His works, which explored the intersection of religion and philosophy, were widely studied and admired throughout the region.

In the late 19th century, a prominent political figure named Getachew Mersha played a pivotal role in the modernization of Ethiopia. As a close advisor to Emperor Menelik II, Mersha was instrumental in the country's efforts to establish diplomatic relations with various European nations.

Another notable figure with the surname Getachew was Getachew Haile, a renowned Ethiopian writer and poet who lived in the early 20th century. His works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, are widely celebrated and studied in literary circles across Ethiopia and beyond.

While the surname Getachew has its roots in the Amharic language and Ethiopian culture, it has also gained recognition and prominence in various parts of the world due to the diaspora of Ethiopians over the centuries. The name continues to carry a sense of cultural significance and historical legacy for those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Getachew

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

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

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