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

Tekle, 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 Tekle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tekle in America

Tekle is the 23943rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tekle surname appeared 1,054 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 Tekle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tekle 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 Tekle

The surname TEKLE is of Ethiopian origin and dates back several centuries. It is derived from the Amharic word "tekle," which means "plant" or "vegetation." This surname was likely given to individuals who lived in or near areas with abundant plant life or worked in agriculture or horticulture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname TEKLE can be found in the medieval Ge'ez manuscript, "Kebra Nagast," which chronicles the lineage of the Solomonic dynasty in Ethiopia. The manuscript mentions a nobleman named TEKLE Haymanot, who lived in the 13th century and was renowned for his piety and wisdom.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named TEKLE Iyesus emerged as a prominent churchman and scholar in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. He is credited with translating several religious texts from Ge'ez into Amharic, making them more accessible to the general population.

During the 16th century, a renowned Ethiopian warrior named TEKLE Giyorgis gained fame for his military exploits against the Ottoman Empire's attempts to expand into the region. His bravery and leadership in battles against the invading forces earned him a place in Ethiopian history.

In the 19th century, a notable figure named TEKLE Haymanot Wolde Semayat served as a governor in the Amhara region of Ethiopia. He was known for his fair and just rule and his efforts to promote education and literacy among his subjects.

Another notable bearer of the surname TEKLE was Blattengeta TEKLE Haimanot, a 20th-century Ethiopian writer and poet. He is celebrated for his contributions to modern Amharic literature and his works that explored themes of Ethiopian identity and culture.

Throughout its history, the surname TEKLE has been associated with various regions of Ethiopia, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country. It has also been linked to several place names and localities, such as TEKLE Haymanot, a town in the Amhara region, and TEKLE Giyorgis, a village in the Tigray region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tekle

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

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

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