Explore the Family Name Madero
The meaning of Madero
Spanish: from madero ‘wood, trunk’, probably applied as a nickname for a stupid person. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Guillermo, Javier, Jose, Alejandro, Angel, Carlos, Fernando, Juan, Raul, Reyes, Ruben.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Madero in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Madero' has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,702 and by 2010, its ranking improved to 17,379. This represents a change of about 1.82%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing this surname rose from 1,460 in 2000 to 1,625 in 2010, marking an 11.3% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a slight hike from 0.54 to 0.55.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,702 | #17,379 | 1.82% |
| Count | 1,460 | 1,625 | 11.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.55 | 1.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Madero
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Madero' has also seen changes over the decade, as per the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of Maderos identify as Hispanic, with a rise from 82.88% in 2000 to 85.91% in 2010. The percentage of Whites with this surname saw a decrease from 15.68% to 13.23%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname increased slightly from 0.41% to 0.43%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname in both years. The data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.88% | 85.91% | 3.66% |
| White | 15.68% | 13.23% | -15.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.43% | 4.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |