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

Weldemariam, 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 Weldemariam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Weldemariam in America

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

The Weldemariam 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 Weldemariam.

The history of the last name Weldemariam

The surname WELDEMARIAM originates from Eritrea and Ethiopia, dating back to the 15th century. It is a combination of the Amharic words "Welde" meaning son and "Mariam" meaning Mary, signifying "Son of Mary". The name has its roots in the Aksumite Empire, a powerful kingdom that ruled the region for several centuries.

In ancient times, WELDEMARIAM was commonly used by Christian families in the highlands of Eritrea and northern Ethiopia. It is believed that the name was adopted as a sign of devotion to the Virgin Mary, who holds a significant place in the Orthodox Christian faith prevalent in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname WELDEMARIAM can be found in the Ge'ez manuscripts of the 16th century, which were written in the ancient Semitic language used in the region. These manuscripts often documented important events, genealogies, and religious texts.

Historically, the name WELDEMARIAM was associated with nobility and religious figures in the region. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include Weldemariam Gebremichael, an Eritrean poet and writer who lived in the late 19th century, and Weldemariam Legesse, an Ethiopian scholar and educator who made significant contributions to the study of Amharic literature in the early 20th century.

Another prominent figure was Weldemariam Gebrehiwot, an Eritrean freedom fighter who played a crucial role in the struggle for independence from Ethiopia in the 1960s. He was a key member of the Eritrean Liberation Front and is remembered as a national hero.

In the 17th century, the name WELDEMARIAM was also associated with the Semien Mountains, a prominent mountain range in northern Ethiopia. Historical records mention a village named Weldemariam, which was likely named after a prominent family or individual bearing the surname.

Throughout history, the name WELDEMARIAM has been spelled in various ways, including Weldemaryam, Woldemariam, and Woldemarym, reflecting the diverse dialects and linguistic influences in the region. However, the core meaning and connection to the Virgin Mary have remained consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Weldemariam

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

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

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