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

Madrill, 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 Madrill surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Madrill in America

Madrill is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Madrill surname appeared 165 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 Madrill.

We can also compare 2010 data for Madrill 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 Madrill

The surname Madrill is believed to have originated in the region of Galicia, located in northwestern Spain, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "matris," meaning "mother," possibly indicating a connection to a maternal lineage or a place name associated with a mother figure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Madrill can be found in the 13th-century Galician-Portuguese manuscript known as the "Cantigas de Santa Maria," a collection of poems and songs dedicated to the Virgin Mary. This suggests that the name may have had religious connotations or ties to the Catholic Church during that time.

In the 15th century, a nobleman named Rodrigo Madrill was mentioned in the chronicles of the Kingdom of Castile as a prominent figure in the court of King Juan II. Rodrigo Madrill was known for his military prowess and served as a commander in various campaigns against the Moors.

During the 16th century, a notable individual bearing the surname Madrill was Juana Madrill, a Spanish poet and writer who gained recognition for her lyrical works. Her poetry often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, reflecting the cultural and literary influences of her time.

In the 17th century, a merchant named Antonio Madrill was documented as having established trade routes between Spain and the Americas, contributing to the expansion of Spanish commerce and colonial endeavors in the New World.

Another notable figure with the surname Madrill was Miguel Madrill, a renowned architect from the 18th century. He was responsible for designing several prominent buildings in Madrid, including the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, which showcased his mastery of Baroque and Neoclassical architectural styles.

As the Madrill surname spread across different regions of Spain and beyond, various spellings and variations emerged, such as Madrille, Madriell, and Madrilho. Some of these variations may have been influenced by local dialects or adaptations to different languages and cultures.

While the surname Madrill is not among the most common in Spain today, its historical roots and associations with notable individuals throughout the centuries have contributed to its enduring presence and cultural significance within the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Madrill

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

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

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