Explore the Family Name Tewolde
The meaning of Tewolde
Ethiopian and Eritrean: from the personal name Tewolde, a variant of Tewelde, which is interpreted as e.g. ‘he was born’ in the Ge’ez, Amharic or related languages. — Note: Since Ethiopians and Eritreans do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.
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How common is the last name Tewolde in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tewolde has seen a rise in popularity over the decade spanning 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,396th in terms of prevalence but jumped to 45,347th by 2010, an increase of approximately 27.32 percent. In terms of numerical representation, there were about 300 individuals with the surname Tewolde in 2000. By 2010, this figure had risen to 472, representing a significant increase of 57.33 percent. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also increased from 0.11 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #45,347 | 27.32% |
| Count | 300 | 472 | 57.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.16 | 45.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tewolde
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Tewolde surname identified as Black, with the percentage rising from 83.00 in 2000 to 96.40 in 2010. This represents a growth of 16.14 percent. Those who identified as belonging to two or more races decreased significantly from 15.67 percent to 1.27 percent during the same period. Additionally, there was a slight emergence of those identifying as White, moving from 0 percent in 2000 to 1.48 percent in 2010. There were no changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 83% | 96.4% | 16.14% |
| White | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 15.67% | 1.27% | -91.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |