Explore the Family Name Kebede
The meaning of Kebede
Ethiopian: from the personal name Kebede, interpreted as e.g. ‘he is heavy’ in the Amharic language. — Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. Some characteristic forenames: Ethiopian Alemayehu, Abebe, Frehiwot, Genet, Tesfaye, Ermias, Fasil, Girma, Henock, Lemlem, Tessema, Zewdu.
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How common is the last name Kebede in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kebede has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 29,069th in popularity and by 2010, it had risen to 17,005th, marking a 41.5% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, from 768 in 2000 to 1,671 in 2010, an impressive growth rate of approximately 117.58%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname likewise saw a notable increase from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.57 in 2010, signifying a surge of more than 103.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,069 | #17,005 | 41.5% |
| Count | 768 | 1,671 | 117.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.57 | 103.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kebede
The ethnicity breakdown of individuals with the surname Kebede, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, indicates that most identify as Black, with an increase from 86.07% in 2000 to 95.99% in 2010. Those identifying as White remained relatively steady at 1.69% in 2000 and 1.56% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those who identified with two or more races dropped significantly from 11.07% in 2000 to 1.62% in 2010. The Hispanic segment also saw a decrease over this decade, from 1.04% to 0.36%, while Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories reported no individuals with the Kebede surname in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 86.07% | 95.99% | 11.53% |
| Two or More Races | 11.07% | 1.62% | -85.37% |
| White | 1.69% | 1.56% | -7.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 0.36% | -65.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |