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

Semere, 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 Semere surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Semere in America

Semere is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Semere surname appeared 223 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 Semere.

We can also compare 2010 data for Semere 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 Semere

The surname Semere has its roots in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia. The name is believed to have originated during the medieval era, around the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the Semitic word "semer," which means "guardian" or "protector" in the Tigrinya language.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Semere can be found in the chronicles of the Aksumite Kingdom, an ancient Ethiopian empire that flourished in the region from the 1st to the 8th century AD. These chronicles mention a noble family bearing the name Semere, who were known for their military prowess and loyalty to the ruling dynasty.

In the 16th century, a famous Ethiopian warrior and military commander named Semere Wedi went down in history for his bravery and leadership during the Ethiopian-Adal War. He played a crucial role in defending the Ethiopian kingdom against the invading Adal Sultanate forces.

During the 18th century, the Semere family became closely associated with the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. One notable figure was Abuna Semere, a prominent cleric who served as the Abbot of the Debre Damo Monastery, a renowned religious center in Tigray.

In the 19th century, Semere Haile Selassie was a respected Ethiopian nobleman and landowner who was known for his philanthropic efforts and support for local communities. He was instrumental in establishing several schools and churches in the region.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Semere was Semere Russom, a renowned Eritrean writer and poet who lived from 1882 to 1963. His works played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Tigrinya language and culture.

Throughout history, the surname Semere has maintained a strong presence in the Tigray region of Ethiopia and Eritrea, with many individuals bearing this name contributing to various aspects of society, including military affairs, religious leadership, literature, and community development.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Semere

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

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

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