2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Hadra
A surname of Arabic origin meaning "green".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Hadra. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hadra surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Hadra in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hadra, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.8%. The next largest groups are Black (11.1%) and Two or More Races (7.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hadra
The surname HADRA has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabic-speaking regions. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 7th to 10th centuries.
The name HADRA is derived from the Arabic word "hadra," which means "presence" or "gathering." It is possible that the name was initially given to individuals who lived in or were associated with a particular settlement or community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname HADRA can be found in ancient Arabic manuscripts and chronicles from the Abbasid Caliphate era (750-1258 AD). These records often documented the names of prominent scholars, poets, and religious figures.
In the 12th century, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist named Ibn Hadra (1106-1182) was born in Damascus, Syria. He was known for his expertise in Shafi'i jurisprudence and authored several influential works on Islamic law.
During the Mamluk Sultanate (1250-1517), which ruled over parts of the Middle East and North Africa, the name HADRA appeared in various administrative records and legal documents. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname held positions within the Mamluk bureaucracy or were involved in trade and commerce.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Hadra al-Qahiri (1492-1567) was a prominent Sufi scholar and poet from Cairo, Egypt. He was recognized for his spiritual teachings and poetic works, which contributed to the literary and mystical traditions of the region.
Another historical figure associated with the surname HADRA was Hadra al-Basri (1690-1767), a renowned calligrapher and artist from Basra, Iraq. His calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts were highly sought after and are now preserved in various museums and collections around the world.
It is worth noting that the name HADRA may have also been influenced by or derived from certain place names or geographic locations in the Middle East, such as the town of Hadra in Syria or the village of Hadra in Lebanon.
Overall, the surname HADRA has a rich history deeply rooted in the Arabic-speaking world, with connections to scholarly traditions, religious teachings, artistic endeavors, and perhaps even specific settlements or communities from the medieval and early modern periods.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hadra
Among Census respondents with the surname Hadra, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.8%. The next largest groups are Black (11.1%) and Two or More Races (7.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Hadra bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hadra surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White78.8% · 78
- Black or African American11.1% · 11
- Two or more races7.1% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hadra
Hadra appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-4 bearers (-3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 1,229 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -4 bearers (-3.9%) | Up 1,229 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hadra surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #156,005 | 0.8% |
| Count | 103 | 99 | -3.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 10.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hadra bearers went from 103 to 99 (-3.9% change). The surname moved up 1,229 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #156,005.
FAQ
Hadra surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hadra?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Hadra. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Hadra?
Hadra ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 99 people with the surname Hadra. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hadra.
Has Hadra become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hadra went from 103 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Hadra?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hadra, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.8%. The next largest groups are Black (11.1%) and Two or More Races (7.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hadra in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.8% (78 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hadra appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (78.8%), Black (11.1%), Two or More Races (7.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hadra (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hadra mean?
A surname of Arabic origin meaning "green". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hadra (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Hadra?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.