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

Habtemariam, 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 Habtemariam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Habtemariam in America

Habtemariam is the 48530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Habtemariam surname appeared 435 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 Habtemariam.

We can also compare 2010 data for Habtemariam 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 Habtemariam

The surname Habtemariam has its origins in Ethiopia, where it is one of the most common family names. The name is derived from two Amharic words: "Habt," meaning "missionary" or "preacher," and "Mariam," which is the Amharic version of the name Mary. Thus, the name Habtemariam can be translated to mean "Preacher of Mary" or "Missionary of Mary."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Habtemariam can be traced back to the 16th century, during the time of the Solomonic dynasty in Ethiopia. Many members of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church clergy adopted surnames with religious connotations, and Habtemariam became a popular choice among those who dedicated their lives to spreading the teachings of the Virgin Mary.

One of the most notable historical figures with the surname Habtemariam was Abba Habtemariam Wolde Amanuel, a 17th-century Ethiopian scholar and theologian. He authored several works on the Ethiopian Orthodox faith and played a significant role in preserving and disseminating religious texts during his time.

In the 19th century, Habtemariam Gebra Giyorgis was a prominent Ethiopian military leader who fought against the invading forces of the Sudanese Mahdist State. His bravery and strategic leadership during this conflict earned him a place in Ethiopian history.

Another notable figure was Habtemariam Worku, a 20th-century Ethiopian writer and poet. His works, which often explored themes of identity, culture, and social issues, made him one of the most influential literary voices of his time.

Additionally, Habtemariam Gebre-Egziabher Demissie was a renowned Ethiopian Orthodox Church scholar and theologian who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His contributions to the study and preservation of religious texts and traditions were widely recognized.

In more recent times, Habtemariam Gebreselassie was a respected Ethiopian diplomat who served as his country's ambassador to several nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom, during the latter half of the 20th century.

Throughout its history, the surname Habtemariam has been closely associated with the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, education, and intellectual pursuits. Its religious and cultural significance has endured over centuries, making it a prominent and respected name in Ethiopia and among the Ethiopian diaspora around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Habtemariam

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

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

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