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

Hailemariam, 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 Hailemariam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hailemariam in America

Hailemariam is the 46037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hailemariam surname appeared 463 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 Hailemariam.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hailemariam 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 Hailemariam

The surname HAILEMARIAM is of Ethiopian origin, with its roots dating back several centuries. It is a compound name derived from the Amharic words "Haile" meaning power or might, and "Mariam" which is the Amharic form of the name Mary. The name essentially translates to "Power of Mary" or "Might of Mary".

In Ethiopia, names often carry profound cultural and religious significance, reflecting the country's rich Christian heritage. The name HAILEMARIAM is closely associated with the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, which has played a central role in shaping the nation's cultural identity.

Historical records indicate that the name HAILEMARIAM first appeared in written form during the 16th century, although its oral usage likely predates these written accounts. Some of the earliest documented references can be found in religious manuscripts and chronicles from the Solomonic Dynasty, which ruled Ethiopia from the 13th to the 20th century.

One notable bearer of the name was Hailemariam Berhan Gessaw, a prominent Ethiopian scholar and theologian who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of Orthodox Christian theology and his extensive writings on religious subjects.

In the 19th century, Hailemariam Gasaw served as a governor (Shum) of the Amhara region during the reign of Emperor Tewodros II. He played a significant role in the military campaigns of the time and was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Another notable figure was Hailemariam Kahsay (1874-1950), a prominent Ethiopian politician and diplomat who served as the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs during the early 20th century. He was instrumental in negotiating treaties and representing Ethiopia on the international stage.

More recently, Hailemariam Desalegn (born 1965) served as the Prime Minister of Ethiopia from 2012 to 2018. He played a crucial role in guiding the country through a period of significant political and economic reforms.

While the name HAILEMARIAM is primarily associated with Ethiopia, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world due to the global diaspora of Ethiopians. Over the centuries, the name has retained its deep-rooted cultural and religious significance, serving as a testament to Ethiopia's rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hailemariam

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

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

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