UK surname

Yemane

An Eritrean surname indicating a variant of the common Jewish name Yemini.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Islington, Lambeth and Westminster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Yemane is 115 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

111

2016, ranked #29,049

Peak year

2015

115 bearers

Map years

2016 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 111 in 2016, ranked #29,049.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1861.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Map

Yemane surname distribution map

The map shows where the Yemane surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Yemane surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Yemane over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year	Period	Count	Rank
1861	historical	3	#33,861
1997	modern	6	#37,704
1998	modern	8	#37,334
1999	modern	10	#37,072
2000	modern	14	#36,522
2001	modern	13	#36,483
2002	modern	23	#35,606
2003	modern	29	#35,129
2004	modern	32	#35,019
2005	modern	39	#34,652
2006	modern	44	#34,568
2007	modern	46	#34,634
2008	modern	49	#34,580
2009	modern	54	#34,431
2010	modern	59	#34,273
2011	modern	58	#34,330
2012	modern	83	#32,611
2013	modern	100	#30,773
2014	modern	114	#28,608
2015	modern	115	#28,319
2016	modern	111	#29,049

Geography

Where Yemanes are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Islington, Lambeth and Westminster. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank	Parish	Area
1	No data	No data

Top modern areas

Rank	Area	District
1	Islington 002	Islington
2	Lambeth 003	Lambeth
3	Westminster 009	Westminster
4	Islington 014	Islington
5	Lambeth 009	Lambeth

Forenames

First names often paired with Yemane

These lists show first names that appear often with the Yemane surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Helen Eden Rahel Meron Saba Nardos Lula Winta Kandy Aida

Recent male names

Daniel Amanuel Biniam Yohannes Emanuel Alexander Kenan Thomas Yonas Robel

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Yemane

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Yemane, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Yemane surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Yemane household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Yemane is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Yemane is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Yemane falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Yemane is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate: Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Yemane, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Yemane

The surname Yemane is believed to have its origins in the Horn of Africa, particularly in Eritrea and Ethiopia. It is primarily found among the Tigrinya and Tigray ethnic groups, known for their rich cultural and linguistic heritage. The etymology of the surname Yemane can be traced back to the Ge'ez language, an ancient Semitic language that influenced many modern languages in the region. The name Yemane is derived from the Ge'ez word "yeman," which means "right hand" or "fortunate one."

Early historical references to the surname are sparse due to the region's reliance on oral traditions over written records. Despite this, the name Yemane has been prevalent among the Tigrinya people, with some of the earliest known mentions found in regional chronicles and religious texts that have been preserved in monasteries. These texts, dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries, sometimes feature families with the Yemane surname who were associated with the local nobility or were prominent in church affairs.

One notable historical figure with this surname is Yemane Berhane, an Ethiopian diplomat born in 1910 who played a crucial role in the international negotiations during the Haile Selassie era. His contributions to the Ethiopian foreign service helped shape the country's diplomatic relationships with Europe and the United States during the mid-20th century. Another significant figure is Yemane Tsegay, born in 1985, an accomplished long-distance runner from Ethiopia who has earned international acclaim for his performances in marathons around the world.

In Eritrea, Yemane Gebremeskel, born in 1934, was a prominent political leader involved in the country's struggle for independence from Ethiopia during the 1960s and 1970s. His efforts significantly contributed to Eritrea's eventual sovereignty in 1993. Another key figure is Yemane Haileselassie, a young Eritrean athlete born in 1998, who has made a name for himself in the steeplechase, an event in track and field athletics. His participation in international competitions has brought recognition to Eritrea's athletic capabilities.

Lastly, Yemane Kidane, a well-known Eritrean freedom fighter, also known by his nom de guerre "Jamaica," was instrumental in Eritrea's liberation movement. Born in 1943, he dedicated his life to the fight for Eritrean independence and later became a respected figure in the Eritrean Defense Forces.

The surname Yemane, with its rich heritage and distinguished bearers, reflects the cultural and historical tapestry of the Horn of Africa. These individuals and their contributions highlight the enduring significance of the Yemane name in both Ethiopian and Eritrean history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Yemane surname: questions and answers

How common is the Yemane surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 111 in 2016. That gives Yemane a modern rank of #29,049.

What does the Yemane surname mean?