Find out how popular the last name Madaleno is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Madaleno.

Madaleno, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Madaleno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Madaleno in America

Madaleno is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Madaleno surname appeared 104 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Madaleno.

The history of the last name Madaleno

The surname Madaleno originated in Portugal, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Portuguese word "madalena," which means "magdalene" or "woman from Magdala." This word, in turn, has its roots in the biblical name "Mary Magdalene."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Madaleno surname can be found in the historical documents of the Távora family, a noble Portuguese lineage. In the late 16th century, a member of this family, Rodrigo Madaleno de Távora, served as a military commander and played a significant role in the Portuguese conquest of territories in Brazil.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Madaleno surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Alentejo and Algarve in southern Portugal. Some notable individuals bearing this surname from this time period include João Madaleno (1620-1678), a renowned architect responsible for designing several churches and monasteries in Lisbon, and Maria Madalena de Sousa Madaleno (1685-1756), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist known for her charitable works.

As Portuguese explorers and colonists ventured to different parts of the world, the Madaleno surname also spread to various colonies and settlements. In the 19th century, records show individuals with this surname living in Portuguese territories such as Brazil, Angola, and Mozambique. One prominent figure was José Madaleno (1815-1887), a Brazilian lawyer and politician who served as a deputy in the Imperial General Assembly.

Another notable person with the Madaleno surname was Álvaro Madaleno (1889-1967), a Portuguese writer and journalist who gained recognition for his works on cultural and historical topics. His contributions to literature and journalism earned him several accolades, including the prestigious Camões Prize in 1957.

While the Madaleno surname has its roots in Portugal, it has since been adopted and carried by families across various regions and cultures, reflecting the diverse histories and migrations of people over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Madaleno

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Madaleno.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Madaleno was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Madaleno was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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