Getahun Family History

Getahun Surname Meaning

Ethiopian: from the personal name Getahun which is interpreted as ‘be a lord!’ in the Amharic language.

— Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Gethin, Gahan, Thun, Grahn, Bethune, Gean, Megahan, Lenahan, Gershon, Delahunt

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Getahun Surname Meaning

Ethiopian: from the personal name Getahun which is interpreted as ‘be a lord!’ in the Amharic language.

— Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

What is the average Getahun lifespan?

Average Getahun life expectancy in 1999 was 31 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

Getahun Family History

Getahun Surname Meaning

284 record(s) for Getahun

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Getahun Surname Meaning

284 record(s) for Getahun

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