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

Tewodros, 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 Tewodros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tewodros in America

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

The Tewodros 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 Tewodros.

The history of the last name Tewodros

The surname TEWODROS originates from Ethiopia, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Ge'ez language, one of the oldest Semitic languages spoken in the region. The name TEWODROS is a combination of two words: "Tewodros" meaning "gift of God" and "ros" meaning "head" or "leader."

TEWODROS was a prominent name among the ruling class and nobility in ancient Ethiopia. One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Kebra Nagast, a 14th-century literary work that chronicles the lineage of Ethiopian emperors. The book mentions a ruler named Tewodros I, who reigned in the 13th century and was renowned for his military campaigns and efforts to unify the kingdom.

During the 16th century, the TEWODROS surname gained further prominence with the rise of Emperor Tewodros II, also known as Tewodros the Great. He was a powerful leader who sought to modernize and centralize Ethiopia, and his reign was marked by significant political and military reforms. Tewodros II is remembered for his determination to maintain Ethiopia's independence during the era of European colonialism.

In the 19th century, another notable figure bearing the TEWODROS surname was Tewodros III, who ruled from 1855 to 1868. Although his reign was tumultuous, he is credited with efforts to abolish the slave trade and establish a centralized government. Tewodros III's conflict with Britain ultimately led to the British Expedition to Abyssinia, a military campaign that resulted in his defeat.

The TEWODROS surname has also been associated with several other historical figures, including Tewodros IV, a 20th-century claimant to the Ethiopian throne, and Tewodros Mekasha, a renowned Ethiopian scholar and writer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Throughout its history, the surname TEWODROS has been closely tied to the rich cultural heritage and political landscape of Ethiopia. While its origins can be traced back to ancient times, the name continues to be a source of pride and a reminder of the country's storied past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tewodros

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

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

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