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

Regassa, 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 Regassa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Regassa in America

Regassa is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Regassa surname appeared 105 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 Regassa.

The history of the last name Regassa

The surname "REGASSA" is believed to have originated in Ethiopia. It is derived from the Amharic language, one of the Semitic languages spoken in the Horn of Africa region. The name is thought to be a combination of two words, "re" meaning "head" or "leader," and "gassa" meaning "traveler" or "wanderer." Together, the name suggests someone who was a leader or guide on journeys or expeditions.

Historically, the name was likely associated with individuals who played important roles in guiding caravans and trade routes through the rugged terrain of the Ethiopian highlands. Some of the earliest records of the name can be found in ancient manuscripts and chronicles dating back to the medieval period, when the Ethiopian Empire was a major regional power.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Regassa was Abba Regassa, a renowned explorer and merchant who lived in the 14th century. He is credited with establishing trade routes between Ethiopia and the coastal regions of the Red Sea, facilitating the exchange of goods and cultural influences between the Ethiopian highlands and the wider world.

Another notable figure was Dejazmach Regassa, a military commander who served under Emperor Tewodros II in the mid-19th century. Dejazmach Regassa played a crucial role in the campaigns against the invading Egyptian forces, earning him a reputation as a skilled strategist and defender of Ethiopian sovereignty.

In the 20th century, Ras Regassa Haile Selassie was a prominent nobleman and member of the imperial family during the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie I. He served as a governor of various provinces and played a significant role in the modernization efforts of the Ethiopian empire in the early part of the 20th century.

Aklilu Regassa, born in 1940, was a renowned Ethiopian athlete who excelled in long-distance running. He won multiple international competitions, including the prestigious Boston Marathon in 1966, and was a pioneer in popularizing Ethiopian long-distance running on the global stage.

Another notable figure is Alemayehu Regassa, an Ethiopian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1991 to 1993. He played a crucial role in establishing diplomatic relations and international cooperation during the transitional period following the fall of the Derg regime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Regassa

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

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

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