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

Teklemariam, 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 Teklemariam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teklemariam in America

Teklemariam is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teklemariam surname appeared 213 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 Teklemariam.

The history of the last name Teklemariam

The surname Teklemariam originates from Ethiopia and traces its roots back to the 15th century. It is derived from the combination of the Amharic words "Tekle," meaning "plant" or "vegetation," and "Mariam," which is the name of the Virgin Mary, representing reverence and devotion.

Teklemariam was initially found among the Christian communities of northern Ethiopia, particularly in the regions of Gondar, Gojjam, and Tigray. Records indicate that it gained prominence during the reign of the Solomonic dynasty, when it was adopted by noble families and members of the clergy.

One of the earliest known references to the name Teklemariam can be found in the chronicles of Emperor Zara Yaqob (1434-1468), where a nobleman bearing this surname is mentioned as a trusted advisor to the monarch.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Teklemariam Atseme played a crucial role in the preservation of ancient Ethiopian manuscripts and religious texts during the tumultuous period of the Adal-Ethiopian War.

During the 18th century, Teklemariam Gebremichael, a renowned scholar and religious leader, made significant contributions to the development of the Ge'ez language and the study of Ethiopian scriptures.

In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the name was Teklemariam Welde Amanuel, a skilled diplomat who represented the interests of Ethiopia in negotiations with European powers.

Another prominent figure was Teklemariam Haile Selassie, a military commander who played a pivotal role in the Battle of Adwa against Italian forces in 1896, securing Ethiopia's independence.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Teklemariam has remained closely linked to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, with many bearers of the name serving as priests, monks, and religious scholars, preserving the country's rich cultural and spiritual heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teklemariam

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

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

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