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

Tamrat, 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 Tamrat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tamrat in America

Tamrat is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tamrat surname appeared 200 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 Tamrat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tamrat 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 Tamrat

The surname Tamrat has its origins in Ethiopia, where it is believed to have emerged around the 13th century. It is derived from the Amharic word "tam'r," which means "wonder" or "miracle." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who had performed remarkable feats or were considered extraordinary in some way.

In the early days, the Tamrat surname was primarily concentrated in the northern regions of Ethiopia, particularly in the provinces of Tigray and Amhara. It is mentioned in several historical records and manuscripts from this period, including the Kibre Negest (Book of Kings), which chronicles the reigns of the Solomonic dynasty of Ethiopian emperors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tamrat name dates back to the 14th century, when a notable figure named Tamrat Gebre Meskel served as a high-ranking official in the court of Emperor Amda Seyon I (1314-1344). Gebre Meskel is believed to have been a skilled diplomat and advisor, playing a crucial role in the administration of the empire.

During the 16th century, the Tamrat surname gained further prominence with the emergence of Tamrat Giyorgis, a renowned scholar and author who wrote extensively on religious and philosophical topics. His works, including the treatise "Fetha Negest" (The Law of Kings), had a significant impact on Ethiopian literature and legal systems.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Tamrat Haile Selassie served as the governor of the Tigray province under the reign of Emperor Iyasu II (1730-1755). Haile Selassie is credited with establishing a period of stability and prosperity in the region, and his descendants continued to hold influential positions in the Ethiopian government for generations.

Another notable Tamrat was Tamrat Gebre, a military leader who played a crucial role in the Battle of Adwa in 1896, where Ethiopian forces decisively defeated the invading Italian army. Gebre's bravery and strategic leadership earned him a place in Ethiopian history as a national hero.

Throughout the centuries, the Tamrat surname has been associated with various place names and older spellings, such as Tam'rat, Tamarat, and Tamrat-Gebre. While the name has maintained its strong roots in Ethiopia, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tamrat

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

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

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