About Zegeye
The surname Zegeye is of Ethiopian origin and is commonly found among the Amhara and Tigray ethnic groups. It is derived from the Amharic word "zegeye," which means "to increase" or "to grow." The name likely originated as a given name and later became a hereditary surname. It may have been bestowed upon individuals or families who were believed to bring prosperity, growth, or increase to their community or lineage.
The surname Zegeye is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zegeye based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Zegeye in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Zegeye using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.