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

Tedros, 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 Tedros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tedros in America

Tedros is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tedros surname appeared 132 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 Tedros.

The history of the last name Tedros

The surname Tedros originated in Ethiopia, with its earliest known records dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Ge'ez language, an ancient Semitic tongue that was the liturgical language of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. The name is a combination of the words "tedros," meaning "gift," and "es," an honorific suffix denoting respect.

In the ancient Ethiopian Kingdom of Aksum, the name Tedros was commonly associated with members of the noble classes and the clergy. One of the earliest known bearers of this surname was Abuna Tedros, a renowned Ethiopian monk and scholar who lived in the late 15th century. His writings on theology and philosophy were widely studied throughout the region.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Tedros family gained prominence as influential landowners and advisors to the Ethiopian emperors. Notable figures from this era include Tedros Ghessesse (1520-1585), a diplomat and envoy to the court of the Portuguese king, and Tedros Walda Hawaryat (1570-1632), a military commander who led Ethiopian forces in several victories against invading armies.

In the 18th century, the Tedros surname appears in records from the ancient city of Gondar, which served as the capital of Ethiopia during the reign of the Gondarine dynasty. One prominent individual from this period was Tedros Krestos (1715-1785), a skilled architect who oversaw the construction of several iconic churches and palaces in Gondar.

As the centuries progressed, the Tedros name continued to be associated with various professions and social strata within Ethiopian society. In the 19th century, Tedros Kassa (1818-1868), a member of the Oromo ethnic group, rose to become Emperor Tewodros II of Ethiopia, renowned for his efforts to modernize and unify the country.

Another noteworthy figure was Tedros Afwerki (1860-1935), a respected educator and linguist who played a crucial role in preserving and documenting the Ge'ez language and its rich literary tradition.

Despite its ancient origins, the surname Tedros remains prevalent in modern-day Ethiopia, carried by individuals from various walks of life, including politicians, academics, and cultural figures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tedros

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

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

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