There are
1083
Assefas in the USA
Assefa is the
23472nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Assefa

AssefaBekele

Assefa Bekele was an Ethiopian long-distance runner who won the bronze medal in the men's marathon at the 1980 Summer Olympics.

GirmaAssefa

Girma Assefa was an Ethiopian politician who served as the mayor of Addis Ababa from 2008 to 2013.

AssefaChabo

Assefa Chabo is an Ethiopian footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for the Ethiopian national team.

KifleAssefa

Kifle Assefa is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who won the silver medal in the men's marathon at the 1999 World Championships in Athletics.

AssefaGudeta

Assefa Gudeta is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who won the bronze medal in the men's marathon at the 1996 Summer Olympics.

TadeseAssefa

Tadese Assefa is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who won the silver medal in the men's marathon at the 2019 World Athletics Championships.

WoldeAssefa

Wolde Assefa is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who won the gold medal in the men's marathon at the 1983 World Championships in Athletics.

WondwosenAssefa

Wondwosen Assefa is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who won the silver medal in the men's marathon at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics.

MulugetaAssefa

Mulugeta Assefa is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who won the silver medal in the men's marathon at the 1988 Summer Olympics.

MeskeremAssefa

Meskerem Assefa is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who has won several marathons, including the 2015 Toronto Waterfront Marathon.

Assefa Genealogy

OriginsThe name 'Assefa' is of Ethiopian origin. It is a common surname among the Oromo people of Ethiopia.
Geographic DistributionThe name 'Assefa' is mainly found in Ethiopia, particularly among the Oromo ethnic group. It may also be found in other countries with Oromo communities, such as Kenya and Somalia.
VariationsVariations of the name 'Assefa' include 'Assef' and 'Assefi'.
Migration and ImmigrationAssefa is predominantly found in Ethiopia due to its association with the Oromo people, who are indigenous to the region. However, there may be individuals with the name Assefa who have migrated or immigrated to other countries.