2000
#11,416
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,532
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.94
Rare Last name
Madore
A French toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "one who lived near a moor or marsh."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,681 Americans carry the last name Madore. That puts it at #12,611 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.78 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 127,846 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Madore 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
2.7K
1 in 127,846
Census rank
#12,611
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,338 bearers of the surname Madore in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.78 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12611th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Madore, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (3.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Madore
Among Census respondents with the surname Madore, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (3.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Madore 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 Madore surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.3% · 2,134
- Two or more races3.7% · 87
- Hispanic or Latino3.2% · 74
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 15
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 15
- Black or African American0.6% · 13
Timeline
Historical Census data for Madore
Madore 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
#11,789
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,658
+126 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.90
Rank movement Down 373 places
2020
#12,611
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,338
-320 bearers (-12.0%)
Per 100,000 0.78
Rank movement Down 822 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11,416 | 2,532 | 0.94 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #11,789 | 2,658 | 0.90 | +126 bearers (+5.0%) | Down 373 places |
| 2020 | #12,611 | 2,338 | 0.78 | -320 bearers (-12.0%) | Down 822 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 Madore 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 | #11,789 | #12,611 | -7.0% |
| Count | 2,658 | 2,338 | -12.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.90 | 0.78 | -13.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Madore bearers went from 2,658 to 2,338 (-12.0% change). The surname moved down 822 positions in the national ranking, going from #11,789 to #12,611.
FAQ
Madore surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Madore?
Name Census estimates that about 2,681 living Americans carry the surname Madore. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 127,846 residents.
How common is Madore?
Madore ranks #12,611 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.78 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 2,338 people with the surname Madore. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,681), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.78 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.78 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 Madore.
Has Madore become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Madore went from 2,658 recorded bearers to 2,338. That is a decrease of 320 (-12.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #11,789 to #12,611.
What does the Census say about the background of Madore?
Among Census respondents with the surname Madore, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (3.2%). 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 Madore in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (2,134 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Madore appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.3%), Two or More Races (3.7%), Hispanic (3.2%). 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 Madore (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 Madore mean?
A French toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "one who lived near a moor or marsh." 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 Madore (0.78 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 people share the surname Madore?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.