Explore the Family Name Tadesse
The meaning of Tadesse
Ethiopian: from the personal name Tadesse, which is interpreted as ‘he was renewed’ 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 Getachew, Belay, Benyam, Berhane, Bruke, Girma, Tesfaye, Yeshi, Zewditu, Aklilu, Alemu, Amare. Jewish Aron.
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How common is the last name Tadesse in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tadesse has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tadesse was ranked 29,932 in terms of popularity among surnames but rose to rank 18,734 in 2010—an impressive overall change of 37.41%. The frequency of this surname also doubled, with a count of 740 in 2000 escalating to 1465 by 2010, marking an increase of nearly 98%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Tadesse per 100,000 people also expanded from 0.27 to 0.5, reflecting a surge of 85.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,932 | #18,734 | 37.41% |
| Count | 740 | 1,465 | 97.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.5 | 85.19% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tadesse
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tadesse, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some noteworthy shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority identifying as Black increased from 87.30% to 96.04%, displaying a growth of 10.01%. Meanwhile, those reporting two or more races decreased significantly from 10.14% to just 1.57%, a reduction of 84.52%. White individuals with the surname Tadesse also saw a decrease from 2.03% to 1.09%, representing a decline of 46.31%. Interestingly, the percentage of Tadesse identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared for the first time in 2010, though it remained quite low at 0.61%. The percentages of Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 87.3% | 96.04% | 10.01% |
| Two or More Races | 10.14% | 1.57% | -84.52% |
| White | 2.03% | 1.09% | -46.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |