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

Taddeo, 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 Taddeo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Taddeo in America

Taddeo is the 19498th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Taddeo surname appeared 1,385 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 Taddeo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Taddeo 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 Taddeo

The surname Taddeo originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the personal name "Taddeo," which itself comes from the ancient Hebrew name "Theodoros," meaning "gift of God."

In its earliest forms, the name was often spelled as "Taddei" or "Tadei," reflecting the Italian spelling and pronunciation. These variations can be found in historical records from various parts of Italy, including Tuscany, Lazio, and Umbria.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Taddeo Gaddi, an Italian painter and architect who lived from around 1300 to 1366. He was a prominent figure in the Florentine Renaissance and is best known for his work on the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence.

Another notable individual with the surname Taddeo was Taddeo Alderotti, an Italian physician and professor who lived from around 1215 to 1295. He was a pioneering figure in the field of medicine and is credited with writing several influential texts on the subject.

In the 15th century, the name appears in connection with the Italian humanist scholar Taddeo Ugoletti, who was born in Parma around 1420 and died in 1509. He was a renowned teacher and writer, and his works were widely circulated throughout Europe.

The surname Taddeo also has ties to several Italian noble families, including the Taddei family of Florence and the Taddei family of Siena. These families were prominent during the Renaissance era and played influential roles in the political and cultural life of their respective cities.

Another notable bearer of the name was Taddeo Zuccari, an Italian painter who lived from 1529 to 1566. He was a prominent figure in the Mannerist style of painting and is best known for his work in the Vatican Palace and the Villa Farnese in Rome.

While the surname Taddeo is not as widespread as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by several notable individuals throughout the centuries. Its enduring presence in Italy serves as a testament to its deep roots in the region's cultural and historical heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Taddeo

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

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

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