2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Madeya
A Sicilian surname derived from "Madia," meaning a kneading trough used for bread-making.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Madeya. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Madeya 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Madeya in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Madeya, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Madeya
The surname MADEYA is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the southern region of the country during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "madhya," which means "central" or "middle." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a central location or a midway point between two places.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the MADEYA surname can be found in ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts from the 11th century. These texts reference a family of scholars and philosophers who bore this surname and were renowned for their contributions to various fields of knowledge.
During the 13th century, the MADEYA name appeared in several official records and documents from the Vijayanagar Empire, which ruled over large parts of southern India. Some of these records mention a prominent figure named Venkatarama MADEYA, who served as a trusted advisor to the Vijayanagar rulers and played a significant role in the administration of the empire.
In the 16th century, a notable individual named Govinda MADEYA was a renowned poet and playwright from the region of present-day Karnataka. His works, which were written in the Kannada language, are still celebrated today and have influenced numerous literary traditions in southern India.
During the 18th century, the MADEYA surname gained prominence in the field of mathematics and astronomy. Scholars such as Jyotiravi MADEYA and Subramanya MADEYA made significant contributions to these disciplines and were highly respected in their time.
Another notable figure who bore the MADEYA surname was Sarojini MADEYA, a prominent social reformer and activist who lived in the early 20th century. She dedicated her life to advocating for women's rights and education, and her efforts helped bring about positive change in society.
While the MADEYA surname is still found primarily in southern India, particularly in the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, it has also spread to other parts of the country and even to other regions of the world through migration and diaspora communities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Madeya
Among Census respondents with the surname Madeya, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Madeya 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 Madeya surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 95
- Two or more races5.8% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Madeya
Madeya 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
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 725 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Up 725 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 Madeya 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 | #154,907 | #154,182 | 0.5% |
| Count | 105 | 103 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Madeya bearers went from 105 to 103 (-1.9% change). The surname moved up 725 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #154,182.
FAQ
Madeya surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Madeya?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Madeya. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Madeya?
Madeya ranks #154,182 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 103 people with the surname Madeya. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), 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 Madeya.
Has Madeya become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Madeya went from 105 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Madeya?
Among Census respondents with the surname Madeya, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Madeya in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Madeya appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Two or More Races (5.8%), Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Madeya (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 Madeya mean?
A Sicilian surname derived from "Madia," meaning a kneading trough used for bread-making. 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 Madeya (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 common is the surname Madeya?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Madeya, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.