There are
1054
Tekles in the USA
Tekle is the
23943rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Tekle

AkliluHabte-Wold

Aklilu Habte-Wold was an Ethiopian politician and diplomat. He served as the Prime Minister of Ethiopia from 1961 to 1974.

AndargachewTsige

Andargachew Tsige is an Ethiopian politician and leader of the opposition party Ginbot 7. He was imprisoned from 2014 to 2018 for his political activities.

BerhaneAdere

Berhane Adere is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who won the gold medal in the women's marathon at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics.

HannaGebrehiwot

Hanna Gebrehiwot is an Ethiopian journalist and radio presenter known for her work at Radio Fana. She is also a women's rights advocate.

KidaneTadesse

Kidane Tadesse is an Ethiopian footballer who played as a midfielder for the Ethiopian national team and clubs like Saint-George SA and Ethiopian Coffee.

HayelomAraya

Hayelom Araya is an Eritrean long-distance runner who won the bronze medal in the women's marathon at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.

GebreyesusHailu

Gebreyesus Hailu is an Ethiopian writer and poet known for his works in the Tigrinya language. He has published several collections of poetry and prose.

GebreSelassie,

Gebre Selassie Tesfaye is an Ethiopian film director and screenwriter. He has directed films like 'Teza' and 'Atletu', which have received international acclaim.

AmareTekle

Amare Tekle is an Ethiopian footballer who played as a defender for the Ethiopian national team and clubs like Dedebit FC and Saint-George SA.

HailuMergia

Hailu Mergia is an Ethiopian musician and composer known for his contributions to the Ethiopian jazz and traditional music scenes. He is a master accordionist.

Tekle Genealogy

OriginsThe name 'Tekle' is of Ethiopian origin. It is a common surname in Ethiopia and is often used as a first name as well. The name has historical and cultural significance in Ethiopian society.
Geographic DistributionThe name 'Tekle' is most commonly found in Ethiopia, where it originated. It is also found in other countries with Ethiopian diaspora communities, such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
VariationsVariations of the name 'Tekle' include 'Teklehaimanot', 'Teclai', and 'Teklu'. These variations often reflect regional or linguistic differences within Ethiopia.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the name 'Tekle' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, particularly as part of the Ethiopian diaspora. Many Ethiopians have settled in the United States, Canada, and Europe, seeking better economic opportunities and escape from political instability.