There are
1506
Bekeles in the USA
Bekele is the
18385th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Bekele

KenenisaBekele

Kenenisa Bekele is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who holds multiple world records and is considered one of the greatest distance runners of all time.

TiruneshDibaba

Tirunesh Dibaba is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who has won multiple Olympic and World Championship medals, and holds several world records.

HaileGebrselassie

Haile Gebrselassie is a retired Ethiopian long-distance runner who has set numerous world records and won multiple Olympic and World Championship titles.

MeseretDefar

Meseret Defar is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who has won Olympic and World Championship medals, and currently holds the world record in the women's 5,000 meters.

AlmazAyana

Almaz Ayana is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who won an Olympic gold medal and set a world record in the women's 10,000 meters at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

GenzebeDibaba

Genzebe Dibaba is an Ethiopian middle-distance runner who holds multiple world records and has won several World Championship and Diamond League titles.

DerartuTulu

Derartu Tulu is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who was the first African woman to win an Olympic gold medal, achieved in the women's 10,000 meters at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

SileshiSihine

Sileshi Sihine is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who has won Olympic and World Championship medals, and is known for his rivalry with fellow Ethiopian runner Kenenisa Bekele.

MamoWolde

Mamo Wolde was an Ethiopian long-distance runner who won an Olympic gold medal in the marathon at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, becoming the first African to win gold in the marathon.

AbebeBikila

Abebe Bikila was an Ethiopian long-distance runner who won two Olympic gold medals in the marathon, becoming the first African to win an Olympic gold medal.

Bekele Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Bekele' is of Ethiopian origin and is commonly found in the Oromo ethnic group of Ethiopia. It is an Oromo word meaning 'he has made something important.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Bekele' is primarily found in Ethiopia, particularly among the Oromo people. It is less common in other countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Bekele' include 'Bekel' and 'Bekela'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Bekele' are primarily within Ethiopia, as it is a name commonly associated with the Oromo ethnic group.