2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Tadina
An Italian surname derived from the Aramaic word "taddai" meaning devotee or disciple.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Tadina. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tadina surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Tadina in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tadina, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 89.8%. The next largest groups are White (8.2%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tadina
Among Census respondents with the surname Tadina, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 89.8%. The next largest groups are White (8.2%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Tadina bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Tadina surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander89.8% · 88
- White8.2% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tadina
Tadina appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+15 bearers (+15.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,295 places
2020
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-17 bearers (-14.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 12,128 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+15.0%) | Up 6,295 places |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -17 bearers (-14.8%) | Down 12,128 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Tadina surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,141 | #156,269 | -8.4% |
| Count | 115 | 98 | -14.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tadina bearers went from 115 to 98 (-14.8% change). The surname moved down 12,128 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #156,269.
FAQ
Tadina surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tadina?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Tadina. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Tadina?
Tadina ranks #156,269 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 98 people with the surname Tadina. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Tadina.
Has Tadina become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tadina went from 115 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 17 (-14.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Tadina?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tadina, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 89.8%. The next largest groups are White (8.2%) and Hispanic (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Tadina in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.8% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tadina appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (89.8%), White (8.2%), Hispanic (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Tadina (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Tadina mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Aramaic word "taddai" meaning devotee or disciple. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Tadina (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Tadina?
Want to know how many people have the surname Tadina? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.