Gebre Family History
Gebre Surname Meaning
Ethiopian: from the personal name Gebre which is interpreted as ‘my servant’ in the Ge’ez or Amharic languages. It often forms part of a Christian name such as Gebremariam and in this case it translates as ‘servant of’.
— 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
