2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Tedore
A surname derived from a place name, possibly Teodoro in Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Tedore. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tedore 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Tedore in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tedore, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (3.5%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tedore
The surname TEDORE has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "theodorus," which means "gift of God."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TEDORE can be found in the records of the Republic of Siena, where a certain Guido TEDORE was mentioned as a merchant in the year 1287. Another notable reference is found in the archives of the city of Perugia, where a family bearing the name TEDORE is documented as landowners in the 14th century.
In the 15th century, a branch of the TEDORE family migrated to the city of Florence, where they became prominent figures in the textile trade. One of the most notable members of this branch was Giovanni TEDORE (1435-1502), who served as a diplomat for the Medici family and was instrumental in establishing trade relations with the Ottoman Empire.
Another notable figure in the history of the TEDORE surname is Pietro TEDORE (1510-1580), a renowned architect who designed several churches and palaces in Rome during the Renaissance period. His most famous work is the Church of Sant'Andrea della Valle, which is considered a masterpiece of Baroque architecture.
The TEDORE surname also has a strong presence in the literary world. In the 16th century, Antonio TEDORE (1540-1612) was a renowned poet and playwright who was part of the Accademia dei Gelati, a prestigious literary academy in Bologna.
During the 18th century, the TEDORE family established itself in the Kingdom of Naples, where they became influential landowners and politicians. One of the most notable figures from this period was Carlo TEDORE (1745-1818), who served as a member of the Neapolitan Parliament and was a staunch supporter of the Bourbon monarchy.
Throughout the centuries, the TEDORE surname has been documented in various forms, including TEODORI, TEODORO, and TEODORI, reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in its Latin heritage, signifying the "gift of God."
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tedore
Among Census respondents with the surname Tedore, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (3.5%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Tedore 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 Tedore surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.9% · 105
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.5% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tedore
Tedore 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
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+2 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 7,906 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+10 bearers (+9.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,013 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | +2 bearers (+2.0%) | Down 7,906 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.7%) | Up 10,013 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 Tedore 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 | #157,234 | #147,221 | 6.4% |
| Count | 103 | 113 | 9.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 26.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tedore bearers went from 103 to 113 (+9.7% change). The surname moved up 10,013 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #147,221.
FAQ
Tedore surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tedore?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Tedore. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Tedore?
Tedore ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 113 people with the surname Tedore. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Tedore.
Has Tedore become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tedore went from 103 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 10 (+9.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Tedore?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tedore, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (3.5%) and Hispanic (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 Tedore in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tedore appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (3.5%), Hispanic (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 Tedore (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 Tedore mean?
A surname derived from a place name, possibly Teodoro in Italy. 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 Tedore (0.04 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 many people are called Tedore?
Want to know how many people are called Tedore? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.