2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kadrie
An occupational surname derived from the Scottish Gaelic word cadrath, meaning watchman or protector.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Kadrie. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kadrie 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Kadrie in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kadrie, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kadrie
The surname KADRIE is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Lebanon and Syria. It is thought to have roots dating back to the 12th century, derived from the Arabic word "kadri," which means "powerful" or "mighty."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KADRIE can be found in a manuscript from the 13th century, which mentions a merchant named Al-Kadri who traded goods along the Silk Road. This document provides valuable insight into the name's historical significance and its association with trade and commerce in the region.
During the Ottoman Empire's reign in the 16th and 17th centuries, the name KADRIE was particularly prevalent in the city of Tripoli, located in modern-day Lebanon. Several notable figures bore this surname, including Ahmed Kadrie, a renowned scholar and poet who lived from 1560 to 1630.
In the 18th century, the KADRIE family established themselves as influential landowners in the Bekaa Valley region of Lebanon. One prominent member, Ibrahim Kadrie (1710-1782), was a respected leader and diplomat who played a crucial role in negotiating peace treaties between rival factions.
As the KADRIE surname spread across the Middle East and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Kadri, Qadri, and Kadry. In the 19th century, Khalil Kadrie (1820-1895), a merchant from Beirut, established a successful trading company and became one of the wealthiest individuals in the region.
Another notable figure was Layla Kadrie (1870-1952), a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in Damascus, Syria. Her efforts paved the way for greater educational opportunities for women in the region.
As people migrated from the Middle East to other parts of the world, the KADRIE surname traveled with them. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, KADRIE families settled in various countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, contributing to the diversity and cultural richness of those nations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kadrie
Among Census respondents with the surname Kadrie, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Kadrie 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 Kadrie surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.4% · 106
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kadrie
Kadrie 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
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+4 bearers (+3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,323 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.8%) | Up 4,323 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 Kadrie 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 | #153,769 | #149,446 | 2.8% |
| Count | 106 | 110 | 3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kadrie bearers went from 106 to 110 (+3.8% change). The surname moved up 4,323 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #149,446.
FAQ
Kadrie surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kadrie?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Kadrie. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Kadrie?
Kadrie ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 110 people with the surname Kadrie. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Kadrie.
Has Kadrie become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kadrie went from 106 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 4 (+3.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Kadrie?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kadrie, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Kadrie in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.4% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kadrie appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.4%), Black (1.8%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Kadrie (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 Kadrie mean?
An occupational surname derived from the Scottish Gaelic word cadrath, meaning watchman or protector. 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 Kadrie (0.04 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 people share the surname Kadrie?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.