OriginsThe Zegeye surname is predominantly found in Ethiopia and Eritrea, where it has a significant presence. It is an Ethiopian patronymic surname, indicating that it is derived from the name of a male ancestor.
Geographic DistributionThe Zegeye surname is most popular in Ethiopia and Eritrea, where it is commonly found. It may also have smaller communities of individuals with this surname in other countries with Ethiopian and Eritrean diasporas.