Explore the Family Name Tardio
The meaning of Tardio
Spanish (Tardío) and Italian: nickname from Spanish tardío, Italian tardio ‘belated, sluggish, tardy’ (from Latin tardus). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Antonio, Vincenzo. Spanish Juan, Carlos, Elba, Fernando, Humberto, Julio, Roberto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tardio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tardio has seen a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,713th, whereas in 2010 it climbed to a rank of 59,603rd, marking a 3.42% positive change. The count of people with this surname also rose from 304 to 339 during this period, indicating an 11.51% increase. However, the proportion of people named Tardio per 100,000 remained the same at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #59,603 | 3.42% |
| Count | 304 | 339 | 11.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tardio
Concerning ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Tardio identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a decrease from 82.89% to 75.52%. There was also a notable increase in people identifying as Hispanic, rising from 15.79% in 2000 to 22.71% in 2010. The presence of Tardio among those who identify as two or more races is minimal but saw an increase in 2010. There were no reported instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.89% | 75.52% | -8.89% |
| Hispanic | 15.79% | 22.71% | 43.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |