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

Rado, 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 Rado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rado in America

Rado is the 29528th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rado surname appeared 799 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 Rado.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rado 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 Rado

The surname Rado is believed to have originated from the Slavic regions, particularly in modern-day Croatia and Serbia. It is thought to be derived from the Slavic word "rad," which means "joy" or "happiness." The name likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Rado surname can be found in the "Zajednički Pravni Spomenik" (Common Legal Monument), a collection of legal documents from the medieval Slavic kingdoms. This document, dating back to the 14th century, mentions a nobleman named Radoje Rado who held land in the region of Dalmatia.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Ivan Rado was a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Dubrovnik, which was then an independent republic. He is mentioned in several historical records and documents related to trade agreements and transactions.

During the 16th century, the Rado surname gained prominence in the region of Lika, located in modern-day Croatia. A family of landowners and military leaders known as the Rados played a significant role in the Croatian-Ottoman conflicts of that era. One of the most famous members was Petar Rado, a military commander who led Croatian forces against the Ottoman Turks in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, a scholar and writer named Marko Rado made notable contributions to the preservation of Croatian literature and language. He authored several works on grammar and linguistics, helping to preserve the Croatian language during a time of foreign rule.

Moving to the 19th century, a renowned Croatian architect named Franjo Rado left his mark on the architectural landscape of Zagreb and other cities in the region. He designed several notable buildings, including the Croatian National Theater in Zagreb, which is considered one of his masterpieces.

Other notable individuals with the Rado surname include Antun Rado, a Croatian composer and conductor from the late 19th century, and Stjepan Rado, a Croatian politician and writer who played a significant role in the Croatian national revival movement in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rado

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

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

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