About Selassie
The surname Selassie is of Ethiopian origin and is derived from the Amharic word "səllasē," meaning "trinity" or "triple." It is most commonly associated with the Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie, who was believed by Rastafarians to be the incarnation of God and the messiah. As a result, the surname Selassie holds great significance within the Rastafarian community and is often used as a symbol of their faith and devotion.
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The surname Selassie is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Selassie based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Selassie is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Selassie in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Selassie using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.