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

Tadd, 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 Tadd surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tadd in America

Tadd is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tadd surname appeared 130 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 Tadd.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tadd 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 Tadd

The surname TADD is of English origin and traces its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated as a diminutive or nickname for the personal name Theodore. The name Theodore was derived from the Greek words "theos," meaning "god," and "doron," meaning "gift." Thus, TADD could have been an abbreviated form of this name, signifying "gift of God."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname TADD can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, dated 1195, where a William Tadd is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in England by the late 12th century. Another early reference is found in the Feet of Fines for Yorkshire from 1347, where a John Tadd is listed.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, a record of landowners and tenants in England commissioned by William the Conqueror, there are no direct mentions of the surname TADD. However, variations of the name, such as Tad or Tadde, are found in various counties, indicating the presence of individuals who may have been ancestors of the later TADD family.

The name TADD has also been associated with certain place names in England, such as Tadworth and Tadcaster. These place names might have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time, leading to variations like Tadde, Tade, and Tade.

Notable individuals with the surname TADD throughout history include:

1. John Tadd (c. 1400 - c. 1470), an English landowner and member of Parliament for Gloucestershire in the 15th century.
2. William Tadd (c. 1520 - 1599), an English merchant and trader who established trade routes with the Mediterranean region.
3. Elizabeth Tadd (1624 - 1692), one of the accused during the Salem Witch Trials in colonial Massachusetts.
4. Richard Tadd (1758 - 1832), a British military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War.
5. Thomas Tadd (1892 - 1965), an English artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraiture.

While the surname TADD is not among the most common surnames today, its origins can be traced back to the rich tapestry of English history, reflecting the diverse linguistic and cultural influences that shaped the evolution of family names in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tadd

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

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

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