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

Tanedo, 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 Tanedo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tanedo in America

Tanedo is the 67318th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tanedo surname appeared 293 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 Tanedo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tanedo 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 Tanedo

The surname Tanedo is of Spanish origin, originating in the Basque region of northern Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "tanedo," which translates to "grove" or "small forest." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked in a wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Tanedo surname can be found in the Becerro Galicano, a historical document from the late 13th century that documented noble families in the region of Galicia. The name appears spelled as "Tañedo," which was a common variant spelling at the time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan de Tanedo was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Bilbao. He played a significant role in the local economy and is mentioned in several historical records from that era.

During the 16th century, the Tanedo name spread beyond the Basque region as individuals migrated to other parts of Spain and the Americas. One such individual was Pedro Tanedo, born in 1523, who served as a soldier in the Spanish conquest of Mexico under Hernán Cortés.

In the 17th century, Diego Tanedo, born in 1642, was a renowned painter in the Spanish city of Seville. His works can still be found in several churches and museums throughout Andalusia.

Another notable figure was María Tanedo, born in 1734, who was a prominent writer and poet during the Age of Enlightenment in Spain. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and societal issues, and she was widely celebrated in literary circles.

As the surname Tanedo spread beyond Spain, it also took on various spellings and adaptations in other languages. For instance, in France, it was sometimes written as "Tannedu," while in Italy, it appeared as "Tannedo."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tanedo

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

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

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