Explore the Family Name Madeira
The meaning of Madeira
Portuguese: 1. metonymic occupational name for a carpenter, from madeira ‘wood, timber’ (from Late Latin materia, from classical Latin materies ‘material, substance’). 2. perhaps also a habitational name from the island of Madeira, which was named with Portuguese madeira ‘timber’ because of the timber that grew there. The island was colonized in the 15th century under the patronage of Prince Henry the Navigator. Some characteristic forenames: Portuguese Joaquim, Joao. Spanish Jose, Carlos, Manuel, Alfredo, Amancio, Amando, Ana, Anabel, Arlindo, Armando, Armindo, Augusto.
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How common is the last name Madeira in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Madeira has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Madeira was ranked as the 24,135th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 21,940th spot, showing a growth rate of 9.09%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 975 in 2000 to 1,183 in 2010, marking an increase of 21.33%. The proportion of people with the surname Madeira per 100,000 people was up 11.11% to 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,135 | #21,940 | 9.09% |
| Count | 975 | 1,183 | 21.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.4 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Madeira
When looking at the ethnicity of those with the Madeira surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 27.80%, while the proportion identifying as Hispanic rose by 14.13%. However, there was a noticeable decrease in people identifying with two or more races; dropping from 6.36% to 3.89%, a decline of 38.84%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White saw a slight decrease of 0.77%, and for the first time, individuals were recorded as identifying as Black. There was no change in the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.97% | 82.33% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 9.13% | 14.13% |
| Two or More Races | 6.36% | 3.89% | -38.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.05% | 2.62% | 27.8% |
| Black | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |