There are
746
Workus in the USAWorku is the
31107th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Worku
MirutsYifter
Miruts Yifter was an Ethiopian athlete who won two gold medals in the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. He was known as the 'Yifter the Shifter' due to his ability to change gears in the middle of a race.WerkneshKidane
Werknesh Kidane is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who has represented Ethiopia in several international competitions, including the Olympics and World Championships.BelayneshOljira
Belaynesh Oljira is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who won a bronze medal in the 10,000 meters at the 2013 World Championships in Moscow.WorkneshDegefa
Worknesh Degefa is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who has achieved success in road racing, including winning the women's race at the 2019 Boston Marathon.YaregalAdugna
Yaregal Adugna is an Ethiopian distance runner who has competed in various international events, including the IAAF World Cross Country Championships.MeseluBerhe
Meselu Berhe is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who has represented Ethiopia in several international competitions, including the Olympics and World Championships.GenzebeDibaba
Genzebe Dibaba is an Ethiopian middle-distance and long-distance runner who holds multiple world records in the indoor track events. She is considered one of the greatest female middle-distance runners of all time.DejeneRegassa
Dejene Regassa is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who has achieved success in road racing, including winning the 2010 Dubai Marathon.HirutGuangul
Hirut Guangul is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who has represented Ethiopia in several international competitions, including the Olympics and World Championships.DiribaDegefa
Diriba Degefa is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who has achieved success in road racing, including winning the 2018 Dubai Marathon.Worku Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Worku' is of Ethiopian origin. It is a relatively common surname in Ethiopia, particularly among the Amhara and Oromo ethnic groups.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Worku' is primarily found in Ethiopia, where it is a common surname among the Amhara and Oromo ethnic groups. It is less common in other countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Worku' include 'Worq', 'Wurku', and 'Wurkhu'.