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

Hailu, 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 Hailu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hailu in America

Hailu is the 22183rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hailu surname appeared 1,164 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 Hailu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hailu 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 Hailu

The surname "HAILU" is of Ethiopian origin and dates back several centuries. It is believed to have originated in the northern highlands of the country, particularly in the regions of Tigray and Amhara.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Kebra Nagast, a 14th-century literary work that chronicles the lineage of the Solomonic dynasty in Ethiopia. The name "HAILU" is mentioned as a variant spelling of "Haylu," which means "power" or "might" in the Semitic languages of the region.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name became more prominent as several individuals bearing the surname "HAILU" held positions of authority within the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Notable figures include Abuna Hailu, a metropolitan bishop who lived in the late 17th century and was known for his extensive writings on religious matters.

As the Ethiopian Empire expanded and consolidated its power in the 19th century, the surname "HAILU" began to appear in various administrative records and chronicles. One of the most renowned figures with this name was Dejazmatch Hailu Yohannes, a prominent military leader and governor who played a crucial role in the defense of Ethiopia against the Italian invasion in the late 1800s.

Another prominent individual was Ras Hailu Tekle Haymanot, a nobleman and military commander who served under Emperor Menelik II in the late 19th century. He was instrumental in the successful Campaign of Adwa, which secured Ethiopia's independence from Italian colonization.

In the 20th century, the name "HAILU" continued to be associated with influential figures in Ethiopian society. Lij Hailu Belew Giorgis, born in 1892, was a renowned scholar, linguist, and educator who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Ethiopian languages and literature.

It is worth noting that the name "HAILU" is also found in various forms and spellings, such as "Haylu," "Hayelom," and "Haylemariam," reflecting the diversity of languages and dialects within Ethiopia. While the specific origins and meanings may vary slightly, the name carries a sense of strength, power, and reverence across the country's cultural and linguistic landscapes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hailu

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

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

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