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

Tadese, 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 Tadese surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tadese in America

Tadese is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tadese surname appeared 101 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 Tadese.

The history of the last name Tadese

The surname Tadese originated in Ethiopia, with its earliest known references dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Amharic word "tades," which means "to prosper" or "to flourish." This surname was predominantly found in the northern regions of Ethiopia, particularly in the provinces of Tigray and Gondar.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Tadese can be found in the Kebra Nagast, a 14th-century literary work that chronicles the lineage of the Solomonic dynasty. It is said that a nobleman named Tadese served as a trusted advisor to Emperor Zara Yaqob, who ruled from 1434 to 1468.

In the 16th century, during the reign of Emperor Gelawdewos, a military commander named Tadese Wolde played a significant role in defending the Ethiopian Empire against Ottoman aggression. His bravery and strategic leadership were celebrated in the royal chronicles of the time.

The name Tadese also appears in several ancient land grants and charters, indicating that families bearing this surname held significant land holdings and positions of influence within the Ethiopian nobility.

One notable figure in Ethiopian history was Tadese Wolde Selassie, a prominent scholar and linguist who lived in the late 19th century. He was instrumental in the development of the Amharic writing system and contributed greatly to the preservation of Ethiopian literature and culture.

Another individual of note was Tadese Woldeyohannes, a renowned painter and artist who lived in the early 20th century. His works, which depicted scenes from daily life in Ethiopia, are celebrated for their vibrant colors and intricate details.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Tadese has been associated with various prominent families and individuals in Ethiopia, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tadese

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

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

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