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

Tiruneh, 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 Tiruneh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tiruneh in America

Tiruneh is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tiruneh surname appeared 111 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 Tiruneh.

The history of the last name Tiruneh

The surname TIRUNEH 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 region. The name is believed to have originated from the word "Tiru," which means "mountain" or "highland," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname might have resided in the mountainous regions of Ethiopia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TIRUNEH surname can be found in the historical chronicles of the Solomonic dynasty, which ruled Ethiopia from the 13th to the 20th century. These chronicles mention individuals bearing the TIRUNEH name who served as advisors, military leaders, and courtiers to the emperors during that period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Gebremikael TIRUNEH was recorded as a prominent scholar and religious leader in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. He was known for his contributions to theological writings and his efforts in promoting education and literacy among the clergy and the general population.

During the 19th century, the TIRUNEH surname gained further prominence when Dejazmach Gebremikael TIRUNEH, a military commander and nobleman, played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the Ethiopian Empire under the reign of Emperor Tewodros II.

Another notable individual with the TIRUNEH surname was Haile Mariam TIRUNEH, a renowned poet and playwright who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works were instrumental in preserving and promoting the rich literary traditions of Ethiopia, and he is often referred to as the "Father of Amharic Literature."

In more recent history, Degefu TIRUNEH, born in 1935, gained recognition as a prominent Ethiopian diplomat and political figure. He served as the Ambassador of Ethiopia to various countries and held important positions within the United Nations, including the presidency of the United Nations Security Council in 1988.

Throughout its history, the TIRUNEH surname has been associated with various place names and regions within Ethiopia, particularly in the central and northern regions of the country, where the Amharic language is widely spoken. The name has also been subject to various spellings and variations over time, reflecting the diverse linguistic influences and cultural amalgamation that has shaped Ethiopia's rich history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tiruneh

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

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

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