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

Habte, 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 Habte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Habte in America

Habte is the 40371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Habte surname appeared 542 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 Habte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Habte 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 Habte

The surname HABTE has its origins in Ethiopia, one of the oldest nations in Africa. The name can be traced back to the Amharic language, which is a Semitic language spoken in Ethiopia. The word "Habte" is derived from the Amharic word "habt," which means "gift" or "present."

The name HABTE first appeared in historical records during the medieval period, when Ethiopia was ruled by the Solomonic dynasty. During this time, the name was associated with scholars, clergymen, and members of the nobility who played important roles in the cultural and intellectual life of the country.

One of the earliest known references to the name HABTE can be found in the Kebrä Nagast, a 14th-century literary work that chronicles the legendary origins of the Solomonic dynasty. The book mentions a scholar named Habte Maryam, who was renowned for his wisdom and knowledge of the scriptures.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Habte Giorgis served as the chief scribe and adviser to Emperor Gelawdewos. Habte Giorgis was known for his exceptional literary skills and his contributions to the preservation of Ethiopian manuscripts.

During the 19th century, a notable individual named Habte Mariam Workneh (1841-1904) played a pivotal role in the modernization of Ethiopia. He was a diplomat, scholar, and adviser to Emperor Menelik II, and he helped to establish Ethiopia's diplomatic relations with several European nations.

Another famous bearer of the name was Habte Selassie Tafesse (1892-1975), an Ethiopian nobleman and politician who served as a member of the Imperial Cabinet and the regent of Ethiopia during the Italian occupation in the 1930s.

Habte Wold (1916-1995) was a renowned Ethiopian artist and painter who was known for his vibrant depictions of Ethiopian culture and landscapes. His works have been exhibited in galleries around the world and are considered treasures of Ethiopian art.

The surname HABTE has maintained its significance and historical roots throughout the centuries, and it continues to be a prominent name in Ethiopia today, reflecting the country's rich cultural heritage and intellectual traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Habte

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

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

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