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

Tibebu, 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 Tibebu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tibebu in America

Tibebu is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tibebu surname appeared 105 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 Tibebu.

The history of the last name Tibebu

The surname TIBEBU originated in Ethiopia, with its roots dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Amharic language, which is one of the Semitic languages spoken in the Horn of Africa.

The name TIBEBU is believed to have originated from the Amharic word "tebeb," which means "to bloom" or "to flourish." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who excelled in their field or had a thriving business or profession.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TIBEBU can be found in the chronicles of the Solomonic dynasty, which ruled Ethiopia from the 13th to the 20th century. These chronicles mention a nobleman named Tibebu Ayalew, who served as a trusted advisor to Emperor Zera Yacob in the late 15th century.

During the reign of Emperor Tewodros II in the 19th century, there was a prominent military leader named Tibebu Gebrehiwot, who played a crucial role in defending the Ethiopian empire against foreign invasions. He was known for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield.

Another notable figure with the surname TIBEBU was Tibebu Mekonen, a renowned Ethiopian artist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was celebrated for his intricate paintings and murals, which adorned many churches and historical sites throughout Ethiopia.

In the 20th century, Tibebu Desta was a prominent Ethiopian diplomat who served as the ambassador to several countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union. He played a significant role in advocating for Ethiopia's interests on the international stage.

The name TIBEBU has also been associated with various place names in Ethiopia, such as Tibebu Kebele, a locality in the Amhara region, and Tibebu River, a tributary of the Blue Nile.

While the name TIBEBU has its origins in Ethiopia, it has spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance and cultural roots remain deeply embedded in the rich tapestry of Ethiopian history and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tibebu

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

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

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