Habte Family History

Ethiopian and Eritrean: from the personal name Habte which is interpreted as ‘my treasure’ in the Ge’ez Amharic or related languages. It often forms part of a Christian name such as Habtemariam and in this case it translates as ‘treasure of’.

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