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

Negussie, 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 Negussie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Negussie in America

Negussie is the 62903rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Negussie surname appeared 318 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 Negussie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Negussie 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 Negussie

The surname Negussie originates from Ethiopia, with its roots dating back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Amharic word "Negus," which means "king" or "ruler." The name is closely associated with the ancient Ethiopian monarchy and the Solomonic dynasty.

During the reign of the Solomonic emperors, the title "Negus" was bestowed upon the sovereign rulers. As a result, individuals closely associated with the royal court or those serving in high-ranking positions within the imperial administration often adopted the surname Negussie to signify their proximity to the throne.

One of the earliest historical references to the name Negussie can be found in the chronicles of the 16th-century Ethiopian Emperor Lebna Dengel, where it is mentioned in connection with a prominent nobleman who held a high-ranking position in the imperial court.

The name Negussie gained further prominence during the reign of Emperor Tewodros II (1855-1868), who sought to centralize power and establish a strong central government. Several influential figures bearing the surname Negussie played crucial roles in his administration, serving as advisors, military commanders, and provincial governors.

Among the notable individuals with the surname Negussie throughout history are:

1. Negussie Azaj (c. 1600-1670), a prominent military leader and advisor to Emperor Fasilidas, known for his strategic guidance during the campaigns against the Ottoman Empire.

2. Negussie Wolde Mikael (1791-1868), a renowned scholar and diplomat who served as the ambassador of Ethiopia to several European courts during the reign of Emperor Tewodros II.

3. Negussie Kassa (1820-1893), a respected general and military strategist who played a pivotal role in the Ethio-Egyptian War of 1875-1876.

4. Negussie Yohannes (1864-1928), a distinguished politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Ethiopia during the early years of Emperor Haile Selassie's reign.

5. Negussie Eshete (1901-1985), a renowned artist and painter who is celebrated for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Ethiopian art forms.

The surname Negussie has also been linked to various place names and locations within Ethiopia, particularly in regions historically associated with the imperial court and nobility. Examples include the town of Negussie Wenz in the Amhara region and the village of Negussie Gebeya in the Tigray region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Negussie

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

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

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