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

Teshome, 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 Teshome surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teshome in America

Teshome is the 40204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teshome surname appeared 545 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 Teshome.

We can also compare 2010 data for Teshome 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 Teshome

The surname Teshome originated in Ethiopia, having its roots in the Amharic language. It is believed to have emerged around the 16th or 17th century during the Solomonic dynasty. The name is derived from the Amharic words "tesh" meaning "to migrate" and "home" meaning "place," suggesting that the name may have been given to individuals or families who migrated from one region to another.

Teshome is a common surname found among the Amhara ethnic group, which has historically been the dominant group in the central highlands of Ethiopia. The name is particularly prevalent in the regions of Shewa, Gojjam, and Wollo, which were once part of the Amhara kingdom.

Historical records from the Solomonic dynasty, such as royal chronicles and court documents, may contain references to individuals bearing the surname Teshome, although specific examples are difficult to pinpoint due to the limited availability of such records.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Teshome can be found in the writings of the renowned Ethiopian philosopher and scholar, Zera Yacob (1599-1692). In his works, he mentions a scholar named Teshome, who lived during the reign of Emperor Fasilides (1632-1667).

Another notable figure with the surname Teshome was Dejazmach Teshome Aberra (1863-1932), a prominent military leader and governor of the Gojjam region during the reign of Emperor Menelik II. He played a significant role in the Battle of Adwa against Italian forces in 1896.

In the 20th century, Teshome Deresse (1920-2010) was a prominent Ethiopian diplomat and politician. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1958 to 1960 and later as the Ambassador to the United States from 1961 to 1971.

Teshome Gabriel Wondimu (1912-2006) was an Ethiopian writer, poet, and playwright. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern Amharic literature and is known for his works such as "Ke'Admas Bashager" and "Yedem Bahragn."

Another notable figure was Teshome Ashine (1917-1986), an Ethiopian politician and diplomat. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1976 to 1977 and later as the Ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1977 to 1986.

The surname Teshome has been associated with various place names and regions in Ethiopia, particularly those with historical ties to the Amhara kingdom. However, the exact origins and etymology of the name remain subject to ongoing research and scholarly debate.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teshome

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

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

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