2000
#17,702
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,460
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.54
Rare Last name
Madero
A Spanish surname referring to a woodworker or timber merchant.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,277 Americans carry the last name Madero. That puts it at #14,454 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.66 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 150,529 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Madero 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
2.3K
1 in 150,529
Census rank
#14,454
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,986 bearers of the surname Madero in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.66 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14454th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Madero, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 85.3%. The next largest groups are White (12.7%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Madero
The surname Madero originated in Spain, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "madera," which means "wood" or "timber." The name likely referred to someone who worked with wood, such as a carpenter, lumberjack, or a person who lived near a wooded area.
The earliest recorded instances of the Madero surname can be found in medieval Spanish documents, particularly those related to land ownership and taxation. Some of the oldest records show variations in spelling, such as "Madeiro" or "Maderio," reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic changes over time.
One notable historical figure bearing the Madero name was Francisco Ignacio Madero González (1873-1913), a Mexican revolutionary leader and the 33rd President of Mexico. He played a pivotal role in overthrowing the long-standing dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz and establishing democracy in Mexico.
Another famous individual with the Madero surname was Francisco Madero Calderón (1899-1980), a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs under President Lázaro Cárdenas from 1935 to 1940.
In the literary realm, María Enriqueta Camarillo y Roa de Madero (1872-1968) was a renowned Mexican poet and writer. She is considered one of the most important figures in the Mexican Modernist movement and was a pioneer in promoting women's rights and education.
The Madero name has also been associated with influential figures in business and finance. One example is Alfonso Madero Rivero (1928-2017), a Mexican businessman and philanthropist who founded the Grupo Madero, a conglomerate with interests in various industries.
Another notable individual with the Madero surname was José María Madero (1812-1892), a Mexican military officer and politician who served as the President of Mexico from 1853 to 1855 during the turbulent era of the Reform War.
While the Madero surname is predominantly found in Mexico, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. The name has maintained its connection to its Spanish roots and continues to be a prominent surname in both Mexico and Spain.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Madero
Among Census respondents with the surname Madero, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 85.3%. The next largest groups are White (12.7%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Madero 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 Madero surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino85.3% · 1,694
- White12.7% · 252
- Two or more races0.9% · 17
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 14
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 5
- Black or African American0.2% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Madero
Madero appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#17,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,625
+165 bearers (+11.3%)
Per 100,000 0.55
Rank movement Up 323 places
2020
#14,454
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,986
+361 bearers (+22.2%)
Per 100,000 0.66
Rank movement Up 2,925 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #17,702 | 1,460 | 0.54 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #17,379 | 1,625 | 0.55 | +165 bearers (+11.3%) | Up 323 places |
| 2020 | #14,454 | 1,986 | 0.66 | +361 bearers (+22.2%) | Up 2,925 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 Madero 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 | #17,379 | #14,454 | 16.8% |
| Count | 1,625 | 1,986 | 22.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.55 | 0.66 | 20.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Madero bearers went from 1,625 to 1,986 (+22.2% change). The surname moved up 2,925 positions in the national ranking, going from #17,379 to #14,454.
FAQ
Madero surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Madero?
Name Census estimates that about 2,277 living Americans carry the surname Madero. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 150,529 residents.
How common is Madero?
Madero ranks #14,454 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.66 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,986 people with the surname Madero. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,277), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.66 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.66 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Madero.
Has Madero become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Madero went from 1,625 recorded bearers to 1,986. That is an increase of 361 (+22.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #17,379 to #14,454.
What does the Census say about the background of Madero?
Among Census respondents with the surname Madero, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 85.3%. The next largest groups are White (12.7%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Madero in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.3% (1,694 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Madero appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (85.3%), White (12.7%), Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Madero (2000, 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 Madero mean?
A Spanish surname referring to a woodworker or timber merchant. 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 Madero (0.66 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 Madero?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.