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

Madere, 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 Madere surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Madere in America

Madere is the 23397th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Madere surname appeared 1,087 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 Madere.

We can also compare 2010 data for Madere to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Madere

The surname MADERE has its origins in France, where it first appeared in the 13th century. The name is derived from the Old French word "madère," which means "to be full of marrow or pith." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was particularly robust or well-nourished.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MADERE surname can be found in the Armorial Général of 1696, which was a collection of French coats of arms. The name is also mentioned in several medieval documents from the Normandy region of France, indicating that it may have originated there.

In the 14th century, there are records of a Jean MADERE who was a prominent merchant in the city of Rouen. Another notable figure from this time period was Pierre MADERE, a cleric who served as the Bishop of Avranches from 1382 to 1397.

During the Renaissance, the MADERE surname was associated with several notable artists and intellectuals. One example is Étienne MADERE, a French painter who was active in the early 16th century and known for his religious works.

In the 17th century, the name appears in connection with several French explorers and colonists. For instance, Jacques MADERE was a member of the first French settlement in what is now Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1604.

As the MADERE family spread throughout France and beyond, the name took on various spellings, such as MADERÉ, MADÈRE, and MADÈRÉ. Some variations may have been influenced by the French word for the Madeira wine, "madère."

Other notable individuals with the MADERE surname include:

1. Philippe MADERE (1634-1707), a French mathematician and astronomer.
2. Antoine MADERE (1701-1768), a French playwright and librettist.
3. Marie-Anne MADERE (1756-1831), a French novelist and poet.
4. Alphonse MADERE (1810-1876), a French politician and writer.
5. Lucien MADERE (1855-1920), a French artist and sculptor.

Overall, the MADERE surname has a rich history that spans several centuries and encompasses a diverse range of professions and achievements. Its origins can be traced back to medieval France, where it likely emerged as a descriptive name reflecting physical characteristics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Madere

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

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 Madere 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Madere has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Madere was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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