2000
#21,958
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.41
Rare Last name
Tadros
A surname of Lebanese and Syrian Arabic origin meaning "the interpreter" or "translator."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,249 Americans carry the last name Tadros. That puts it at #14,586 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.66 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 152,403 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tadros 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
2.2K
1 in 152,403
Census rank
#14,586
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,961 bearers of the surname Tadros in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.66 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14586th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tadros, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tadros
The surname Tadros has its origins in the Coptic Christian community of Egypt, with roots dating back to the early centuries of Christianity. Derived from the Greek name "Theodoros," meaning "gift of God," the name was widely adopted by Coptic Christians during the Byzantine era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Tadros can be found in the writings of the renowned Coptic scholar and theologian, Shenouda Tadros (1856-1920). Born in the village of Al-Muharraqah, he made significant contributions to the preservation of Coptic literature and the study of Coptic language.
In the 9th century, the Tadros family played a pivotal role in the Coptic monastic movement. Abuna Mina Tadros (810-885), a renowned Coptic monk and ascetic, established several monasteries in the Wadi El-Natrun region, which became centers of Coptic spirituality and learning.
The name Tadros also appears in historical manuscripts from the Fatimid period in Egypt (969-1171 AD). One notable figure from this era was Yuhanna Tadros (1050-1125), a respected Coptic physician who served at the court of the Fatimid caliphs.
During the Ottoman Empire's rule over Egypt (1517-1867), the Tadros family maintained a prominent presence in various professions and sectors. Ibrahim Tadros (1680-1752), a successful merchant and landowner, was renowned for his philanthropic endeavors, establishing schools and hospitals in Cairo and Alexandria.
In more recent history, the Tadros name gained international recognition with the rise of Coptic intellectuals and scholars. Boutros Tadros Ghali (1888-1968), a renowned Egyptian diplomat and statesman, served as the first Secretary-General of the League of Nations from 1936 to 1946.
Other notable individuals with the surname Tadros include:
1. Iris Tadros (1892-1975), an Egyptian-American artist and sculptor known for her modernist works.
2. Farid Tadros (1924-2010), an Egyptian writer and novelist, celebrated for his contributions to Arabic literature.
3. Youssef Tadros (1890-1962), an influential Coptic theologian and Bishop of Beheira, who played a significant role in the Coptic revival movement.
4. Samia Tadros (1957-present), an Egyptian-American artist and sculptor, renowned for her large-scale public installations.
5. Magdi Tadros (1932-2016), an Egyptian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1984 to 1986.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tadros
Among Census respondents with the surname Tadros, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Tadros 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 Tadros surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.6% · 1,816
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 65
- Two or more races2.7% · 53
- Black or African American0.7% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 12
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tadros
Tadros 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
#18,478
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,496
+395 bearers (+35.9%)
Per 100,000 0.51
Rank movement Up 3,480 places
2020
#14,586
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,961
+465 bearers (+31.1%)
Per 100,000 0.66
Rank movement Up 3,892 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #21,958 | 1,101 | 0.41 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #18,478 | 1,496 | 0.51 | +395 bearers (+35.9%) | Up 3,480 places |
| 2020 | #14,586 | 1,961 | 0.66 | +465 bearers (+31.1%) | Up 3,892 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 Tadros 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 | #18,478 | #14,586 | 21.1% |
| Count | 1,496 | 1,961 | 31.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.51 | 0.66 | 28.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tadros bearers went from 1,496 to 1,961 (+31.1% change). The surname moved up 3,892 positions in the national ranking, going from #18,478 to #14,586.
FAQ
Tadros surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tadros?
Name Census estimates that about 2,249 living Americans carry the surname Tadros. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 152,403 residents.
How common is Tadros?
Tadros ranks #14,586 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.66 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,961 people with the surname Tadros. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,249), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.66 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.66 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Tadros.
Has Tadros become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tadros went from 1,496 recorded bearers to 1,961. That is an increase of 465 (+31.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #18,478 to #14,586.
What does the Census say about the background of Tadros?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tadros, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Two or More Races (2.7%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Tadros in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.6% (1,816 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tadros appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.6%), Hispanic (3.3%), Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Tadros (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 Tadros mean?
A surname of Lebanese and Syrian Arabic origin meaning "the interpreter" or "translator." 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 Tadros (0.66 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 Tadros?
Find out how common the surname Tadros is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.