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

Madrazo, 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 Madrazo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Madrazo in America

Madrazo is the 41234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Madrazo surname appeared 528 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 Madrazo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Madrazo 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 Madrazo

The surname Madrazo originated from Spain, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Basque word "maderá," which means "woods" or "forest," indicating that the family may have lived near or owned a wooded area. The name was predominantly found in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in the Basque Country and the nearby provinces of Navarre and La Rioja.

One of the earliest documented references to the Madrazo surname can be found in a 12th-century manuscript from the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, where a certain "Petrus de Madrazo" is mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that the family had already established itself as a prominent lineage in the area during that period.

In the 15th century, the Madrazo family gained recognition through the renowned painter and engraver Pedro Madrazo (1445-1505), who was born in the village of Madrazo near Santander. His works, which included religious paintings and engravings, can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.

Another notable figure bearing the Madrazo surname was José de Madrazo y Agudo (1781-1859), a Spanish painter and art teacher who served as the Director of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Madrid. His sons, Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz (1815-1894) and Luis de Madrazo y Kuntz (1825-1897), were also celebrated painters and followed in their father's footsteps, contributing to the artistic legacy of the family.

The Madrazo surname also has ties to the literary world through the acclaimed Spanish writer and critic Pedro de Madrazo y Kuntz (1816-1898), who was the son of José de Madrazo y Agudo. He is best known for his works on art history and his contributions to the literary magazine "El Artista."

Another notable individual with the Madrazo surname was Francisco de Madrazo y Kuntz (1824-1906), a Spanish painter and brother of Federico and Luis de Madrazo y Kuntz. He is particularly renowned for his portraits of royalty and aristocracy, including those of Queen Isabella II of Spain and several members of the French imperial family.

The Madrazo surname has a rich history rooted in the artistic and cultural traditions of Spain, with its origins tracing back to the medieval era. Throughout the centuries, individuals bearing this name have left their mark in various fields, particularly in the realm of art, literature, and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Madrazo

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

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

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