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

Tadesse, 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 Tadesse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tadesse in America

Tadesse is the 18734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tadesse surname appeared 1,465 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Tadesse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tadesse 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 Tadesse

The surname Tadesse originates from Ethiopia and is believed to have its roots in the Amharic language, which is one of the Semitic languages spoken in the country. The name is thought to be derived from the Amharic word "taddese," which means "to be new" or "to be renewed."

In ancient times, the name Tadesse was associated with the nobility and ruling class of Ethiopia. It is believed to have been used as a surname by members of the Solomonic dynasty, which ruled the country from the 13th to the 20th century. Some historians suggest that the name may have been adopted by individuals who were born or given titles during significant events or periods of renewal in the kingdom.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tadesse can be found in the Kebra Nagast, an important literary work that chronicles the history of the Solomonic dynasty. The text, which dates back to the 14th century, mentions several individuals with the surname Tadesse, indicating that it was already in use during that time.

Throughout the centuries, the name Tadesse has been associated with several notable figures in Ethiopian history. One of the most prominent individuals was Ras Tadesse Janhoy (1770-1850), a powerful nobleman and military leader who played a crucial role in the political affairs of the country during the early 19th century.

Another notable bearer of the name was Tadesse Birru (1895-1967), a pioneering educator and writer who contributed significantly to the development of modern education in Ethiopia. He was a prominent figure in the country's intellectual circles and authored several books on various subjects, including history and language.

In the realm of literature, Tadesse Liban (1924-2003) was a renowned poet and playwright who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in contemporary Amharic literature. His works, which explored themes of identity, culture, and social issues, have had a profound impact on Ethiopian literature and continue to be studied and celebrated.

Tadesse Woldemariam (1936-2017) was a renowned Ethiopian artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited internationally. He was known for his innovative use of traditional Ethiopian materials and techniques, and his sculptures often depicted themes related to Ethiopian culture and history.

Lastly, Tadesse Tafessa (born 1950) is a renowned long-distance runner from Ethiopia who won numerous international competitions, including the Boston Marathon in 1974 and the New York City Marathon in 1977. He is considered one of the greatest marathon runners of his era and has been inducted into the Ethiopian Sports Hall of Fame.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tadesse

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

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

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