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

Takele, 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 Takele surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Takele in America

Takele is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Takele surname appeared 145 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 Takele.

The history of the last name Takele

The surname Takele originates from Ethiopia, with its roots tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Amharic language, which is one of the major languages spoken in Ethiopia. The name is thought to have its origins in the Amhara region, located in the northern and central parts of the country.

In ancient Amharic texts and manuscripts, the name Takele can be found in various spellings, such as "Takele" and "Takel." These variations suggest that the name has a long and established history within the Ethiopian cultural landscape.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Takele can be found in the 16th-century Ge'ez manuscript, "The Book of the Wise Philosophers," which contains references to individuals bearing this surname. Additionally, the name appears in several historical documents from the Ethiopian Empire, suggesting its presence among the ruling classes and nobility.

Notable individuals with the surname Takele include Tekle Haymanot (1506-1567), a renowned Ethiopian monk and religious leader who was instrumental in the spread of Christianity in the region. Another prominent figure is Tekle Giyorgis (1791-1881), a respected scholar and poet who contributed significantly to the preservation of Ethiopian literature and culture.

In the 19th century, Tekle Haymanot II (1819-1901) was a prominent Ethiopian ruler and nobleman who played a crucial role in the political affairs of the country during his lifetime. Tekle Tsadik (1841-1901) was a renowned military leader and statesman who served as the Ras (governor) of Shewa, a region in central Ethiopia.

More recently, Tekle Hawaryat Takele (1924-2003) was an esteemed Ethiopian linguist and scholar who dedicated his life to the study and preservation of the Amharic language and its rich literary traditions.

Throughout its history, the surname Takele has been associated with individuals of great significance in the cultural, religious, and political spheres of Ethiopia, reflecting the nation's rich heritage and the enduring legacy of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Takele

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Takele, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!