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

Tadina, 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 Tadina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tadina in America

Tadina is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tadina surname appeared 115 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 Tadina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tadina 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 Tadina

The surname Tadina has its roots in the Italian language and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around the city of Milan. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "tata," which means "kind" or "gentle."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Tadina can be found in a document from the year 1378, which mentions a certain Giovanni Tadina, a merchant from the city of Brescia. This document provides evidence of the name's existence during the late medieval period in northern Italy.

In the 15th century, the name Tadina appeared in several historical records, including a manuscript from the city of Verona that mentioned a family by the name of Tadina who owned land in the region. This suggests that the name had gained some prominence among the local nobility and landowners during this time.

The 16th century saw the emergence of a notable figure named Alessandro Tadina, born in 1520 in the town of Bergamo. Alessandro was a renowned scholar and philosopher who wrote several treatises on logic and metaphysics. His works were widely studied and influenced the intellectual discourse of the time.

During the 17th century, the Tadina family expanded their influence, and the name can be found in various records from cities across northern Italy, such as Milan, Brescia, and Verona. One notable figure from this era was Girolamo Tadina (1610-1678), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from Milan who contributed significantly to the construction of several churches and charitable institutions in the city.

In the 18th century, the Tadina surname gained recognition in the field of literature with the birth of Giacomo Tadina (1725-1789), a celebrated poet and playwright from Verona. His works were widely acclaimed and performed in theaters across Italy during his lifetime.

As the centuries passed, the Tadina surname continued to be present in various regions of Italy, with individuals from this family making contributions in various fields, including art, music, and politics. However, it is important to note that due to the passage of time and the limitations of historical records, it may be difficult to trace an unbroken lineage or provide a comprehensive account of every individual who bore this surname throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tadina

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

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

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