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

Gidey, 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 Gidey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gidey in America

Gidey is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gidey surname appeared 150 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 Gidey.

The history of the last name Gidey

The surname GIDEY is believed to have originated in the Horn of Africa region, particularly in Ethiopia and Eritrea. It likely emerged as an ethnic name during the medieval period, derived from the Tigrinya language spoken in parts of these countries.

Historically, the name GIDEY may have its roots in the Semitic term "Gida," meaning "strong" or "powerful." This could suggest that it was initially used as a descriptive name for individuals who displayed strength or courage, possibly warriors or leaders within their communities.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the GIDEY surname can be traced back to ancient manuscripts and chronicles from the region, such as the Kebre Negest (Book of Kings) and the Fetha Negest (Law of Kings), both written in Ge'ez, an ancient Semitic language.

One notable figure bearing the GIDEY surname was Abuna Gidey, a prominent Ethio-Eritrean religious leader who lived in the late 19th century. He played a crucial role in the spiritual and cultural life of the region during that time.

Another historical figure was Gebru Gidey, an Eritrean revolutionary and military commander who fought against the Italian colonial occupation during the 1920s and 1930s. He was a key figure in the Eritrean resistance movement and is celebrated as a national hero.

In the realm of sports, Merhawi Gidey, an Eritrean cyclist born in 1988, has made a name for himself on the international stage. He has represented his country in various cycling competitions, including the Olympic Games and World Championships.

Letesenbet Gidey, an Ethiopian long-distance runner born in 1998, is another notable figure with this surname. She holds several world records in events such as the 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters, and has won numerous prestigious competitions, including the World Athletics Championships.

Historically, variations of the GIDEY surname may have existed, influenced by regional dialects or different spellings used in ancient records. For instance, some documents may have recorded it as "Gedi," "Gidi," or "Ghedey," reflecting the phonetic variations present in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gidey

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

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

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