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

Madrigales, 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 Madrigales surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Madrigales in America

Madrigales is the 78821st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Madrigales surname appeared 242 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 Madrigales.

We can also compare 2010 data for Madrigales 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 Madrigales

The surname Madrigales has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "madrigal," which refers to a type of secular vocal music composition that was popular during the Renaissance era. The name likely originated from individuals who were either composers or performers of madrigals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Madrigales can be found in the archives of Seville, Spain, from the year 1572. The record mentions a certain Juan Madrigales, a musician who was part of the Cathedral's choir. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time.

In the 17th century, the surname Madrigales appeared in several historical documents from the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Cordoba. One notable individual was Pedro Madrigales, a renowned luthier (stringed instrument maker) who lived from 1625 to 1698. His instruments were highly sought after and are considered valuable artifacts today.

Another significant figure bearing the surname Madrigales was Tomás Madrigales, a Spanish painter who lived between 1680 and 1745. He was known for his religious paintings, many of which can still be found in churches throughout Southern Spain. Madrigales' work was influenced by the Baroque style that was prevalent during his lifetime.

Moving into the 18th century, there are records of a family named Madrigales residing in the town of Cadiz. One member of this family, Manuel Madrigales (1742-1819), was a successful merchant who traded in textiles and spices with colonies in the Americas. He amassed a considerable fortune, which allowed his descendants to become influential landowners in the region.

In the 19th century, the surname Madrigales gained prominence in the field of literature. Isabel Madrigales (1820-1892) was a renowned Spanish poet and writer who was part of the Romantic movement. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, and she was widely celebrated during her lifetime.

While the surname Madrigales can be traced back to Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Latin America and the Philippines, due to Spanish colonization and migration patterns. However, its origins remain firmly rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Cordoba.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Madrigales

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

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

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