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

Madore, 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 Madore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Madore in America

Madore is the 11789th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Madore surname appeared 2,658 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Madore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Madore 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 Madore

The surname Madore has its origins in France, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "madour," which means "maple tree." This connection suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a maple tree or a place where maple trees grew abundantly.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Madore can be found in the archives of the Normandy region of France, where it appears as "Mador" in a document dated 1587. This early spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

In the 17th century, the name Madore began to appear in various historical records, indicating that it had spread across different regions of France. For instance, a reference to a "Pierre Madore" was found in a parish register from the village of Poitiers in 1642.

As the name gained prominence, it was also associated with certain place names. One such example is the village of Madore in the Gers department of southwestern France, which may have derived its name from the surname or vice versa.

Among the notable historical figures bearing the surname Madore is Jacques Madore (1642-1713), a French explorer and trader who played a significant role in establishing trade routes between France and the indigenous populations of North America.

Another prominent individual was Marie-Madeleine Madore (1701-1778), a French philanthropist and benefactor known for her charitable work in the city of Lyon.

In the 19th century, the name Madore gained recognition in the literary world with the arrival of the French novelist and poet, Victor Madore (1816-1892). His works explored themes of rural life and the struggles of the working class during the Industrial Revolution.

Across the Atlantic, the Madore name found its way to Canada, where Joseph Madore (1834-1912), a Quebec-born entrepreneur, established a successful timber business in the late 1800s.

The historical journey of the surname Madore also includes the life of Émilie Madore (1876-1954), a French-Canadian educator and advocate for women's rights, who played a pivotal role in promoting education for girls in Quebec during the early 20th century.

Throughout its rich history, the surname Madore has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural, economic, and social fabric of the regions they inhabited.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Madore

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Madore, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!