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

Tedla, 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 Tedla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tedla in America

Tedla is the 40554th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tedla surname appeared 539 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 Tedla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tedla 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 Tedla

The surname TEDLA has its origins in the Amharic language of Ethiopia, a country located in the Horn of Africa. Amharic is a Semitic language and the national language of Ethiopia. The name TEDLA is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th to 15th centuries.

The name TEDLA is derived from the Amharic word "tedla," which means "to be born" or "to be created." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals born under particular circumstances or during significant events. It could also have been used as a descriptive name for someone who brought about a new beginning or played a pivotal role in a community.

In the 16th century, the name TEDLA appeared in various historical records and manuscripts related to the Ethiopian Empire. One notable mention is in the chronicles of Emperor Lebna Dengel, who ruled from 1508 to 1540. These chronicles documented the lives and accomplishments of prominent figures during that era.

The earliest recorded individual with the surname TEDLA is Abba Tedla, a renowned Ethiopian monk and scholar who lived in the late 15th century. He was known for his extensive knowledge of the Ge'ez language, which was used for religious and literary purposes in ancient Ethiopia.

In the 17th century, Tedla Gualu was a prominent military leader and governor during the Zemene Mesafint, a period of decentralized rule in Ethiopia. He played a significant role in defending the Amhara region against invading forces.

During the 19th century, Tedla Hailu was a respected Ethiopian scholar and historian. He authored several works documenting the history and culture of Ethiopia, making significant contributions to preserving the nation's heritage.

Tedla Wolde Maskal, born in 1885, was a renowned Ethiopian educator and advocate for girls' education. She established one of the first modern schools for girls in Addis Ababa, paving the way for greater educational opportunities for women in Ethiopia.

In the 20th century, Tedla Haile Selassie (1898-1977) was an influential Ethiopian diplomat and politician. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie I and played a crucial role in representing Ethiopia on the international stage.

While the surname TEDLA has its roots in Ethiopia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical and cultural significance of the name remains deeply tied to its Amharic origins and the rich heritage of the Ethiopian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tedla

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

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

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