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

Tewelde, 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 Tewelde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tewelde in America

Tewelde is the 68345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tewelde surname appeared 288 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 Tewelde.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tewelde 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 Tewelde

The surname TEWELDE is of Ethiopian origin and can be traced back to the early 16th century. It is derived from the Ge'ez language, which was the ancient Semitic language spoken in parts of Eritrea and Ethiopia. The name is believed to be a combination of two words, 'tew' meaning 'sun' and 'elde' meaning 'child' or 'son'.

In the early days, TEWELDE was predominantly found in the northern regions of Ethiopia, particularly in the provinces of Tigray and Amhara. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical manuscripts and documents from the 16th and 17th centuries, during the reign of the Solomonic dynasty.

One notable figure bearing the TEWELDE surname was Tewelde Medhin, a prominent Ethiopian nobleman and military leader who lived in the late 16th century. He played a significant role in the campaigns against the Ottoman Empire's invasion of Ethiopia during the Habesh-Ottoman War.

Another historical figure with the TEWELDE name was Tewelde Berhan, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century. He is credited with several works of literature and religious texts that have been preserved and studied by scholars.

In the 18th century, Tewelde Mikael, a skilled artisan and craftsman, gained recognition for his intricate woodwork and metalsmithing. Some of his creations can still be found in churches and monasteries across Ethiopia.

During the 19th century, Tewelde Hailu, a prominent landowner and local leader, played a crucial role in the resistance against the Italian invasion of Ethiopia. His bravery and leadership were celebrated by his contemporaries.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Tewelde Gebre Mariam, a renowned educator and theologian, made significant contributions to the educational and religious landscape of Ethiopia. His teachings and writings influenced generations of scholars and religious leaders.

The TEWELDE surname has been carried through the generations, with many individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields, including politics, academia, literature, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tewelde

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

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

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