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

Hailemichael, 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 Hailemichael surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hailemichael in America

Hailemichael is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hailemichael surname appeared 108 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 Hailemichael.

The history of the last name Hailemichael

The surname HAILEMICHAEL is of Ethiopian origin and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is a combination of two Amharic words, "Haile" meaning power or might, and "Michael" being a common Biblical name meaning "who is like God." This suggests the name may have been given to those who demonstrated strength or were seen as powerful, perhaps in a religious or military context.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HAILEMICHAEL can be found in the Kebra Nagast, a 14th-century account of the Queen of Sheba and her supposed son with King Solomon, Menelik I. The text mentions a figure named HAILEMICHAEL who was a chief advisor to Menelik during the establishment of the Solomonic dynasty in Ethiopia.

In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the name was HAILEMICHAEL Seyoum, a renowned Ethiopian scholar and translator who played a pivotal role in preserving and disseminating ancient religious texts. He is credited with translating the Fetha Nagast, a compilation of laws and customs, from Arabic to Ge'ez, the ancient Semitic language of Ethiopia.

During the 17th century, an influential figure named HAILEMICHAEL Abba emerged as a prominent leader in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. He served as the Abuna (Archbishop) of the church and was known for his efforts in promoting religious education and preserving traditional Ethiopian customs.

In the late 18th century, a renowned Ethiopian warrior and leader named HAILEMICHAEL Gebre Selassie rose to prominence. He played a crucial role in defending the Ethiopian Empire against the invasions of the Ottoman Turks and is remembered for his bravery and military strategy.

Another notable bearer of the name was HAILEMICHAEL Aberra, an Ethiopian diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie I in the early 20th century. He played a significant role in shaping Ethiopia's foreign policy and strengthening its international relations.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the surname HAILEMICHAEL, reflecting its deep roots in Ethiopian culture, history, and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hailemichael

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

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

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