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

Tewolde, 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 Tewolde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tewolde in America

Tewolde is the 45347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tewolde surname appeared 472 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 Tewolde.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tewolde 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 Tewolde

The surname TEWOLDE is of Ethiopian origin and dates back several centuries. It originated in the northern regions of Ethiopia, particularly in the areas surrounding the city of Aksum. The name is derived from the Ge'ez language, an ancient Semitic tongue that served as the liturgical language of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.

One of the earliest known references to the name TEWOLDE can be found in a manuscript from the 15th century, which mentions a prominent figure named Tewolde Gebremikael. This individual was a renowned scholar and theologian who lived during the reign of Emperor Zara Yaqob (1434-1468). Records indicate that Tewolde Gebremikael played a significant role in the religious and intellectual life of the Ethiopian Empire during that time.

In the 16th century, another notable bearer of the name TEWOLDE was Tewolde Medhin, a skilled diplomat and ambassador who served under Emperor Gelawdewos (1540-1559). Tewolde Medhin was instrumental in negotiating treaties and fostering diplomatic relations with neighboring kingdoms and empires.

During the 17th century, the name TEWOLDE gained prominence through the exploits of Tewolde Berhan, a renowned military leader who played a pivotal role in defending the Ethiopian Empire against various invaders. His bravery and strategic prowess were celebrated in oral traditions and historical accounts of the time.

Moving into the 18th century, one cannot overlook the contributions of Tewolde Ghiorgis, a renowned scholar and writer who authored several important works on Ethiopian history, literature, and theology. His writings have preserved valuable insights into the cultural and intellectual traditions of that era.

In more recent times, the name TEWOLDE has been associated with notable figures such as Tewolde Berhan Gebre Egziabher (1940-2022), an Ethiopian scientist and environmentalist who served as the Director General of the Environmental Protection Authority in Ethiopia. He was widely recognized for his efforts in promoting sustainable development and conservation efforts.

While the surname TEWOLDE has its roots in ancient Ethiopia, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the name remains closely tied to its Ethiopian heritage and continues to be a source of pride for many who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tewolde

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Tewolde, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!