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

Terrado, 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 Terrado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Terrado in America

Terrado is the 52970th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Terrado surname appeared 391 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 Terrado.

We can also compare 2010 data for Terrado 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 Terrado

The surname Terrado is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "terrado," which means "flat roof" or "terrace." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived in a house with a flat roof or terrace.

The earliest known recorded instance of the surname Terrado dates back to the 13th century in the region of Catalonia, located in northeastern Spain. During this time, the surname appeared in various forms, such as Terrat, Terrada, and Terrades, reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Terrado was Pere Terrado, a landowner from the village of Castellar del Vallès, near Barcelona, who was mentioned in a document from 1275. Another notable individual was Jaume Terrado, a merchant from the city of Valencia, who was involved in trade with Italian cities in the 14th century.

In the 15th century, the Terrado family gained prominence in the town of Tortosa, located in the province of Tarragona. Records from this period show several members of the family holding important positions in the local government and church.

During the 16th century, the surname Terrado spread to other parts of Spain, including Aragon and Andalusia. One notable figure was Juan Terrado, a renowned architect who worked on several important projects in Seville in the late 16th century.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the globe, the Terrado surname was carried to various parts of the New World, particularly in the Americas. In the 17th century, a branch of the Terrado family settled in Mexico, where they became landowners and played a role in the colonial administration.

Other individuals bearing the Terrado surname include:

1. Miguel Terrado (1555-1622), a Spanish painter known for his religious works in Seville.
2. Josefa Terrado (1765-1842), a Spanish author and poet from Valencia.
3. Esteban Terrado (1807-1882), a prominent Argentine lawyer and politician who served as a senator.
4. Enrique Terrado (1874-1942), a Spanish military officer and politician who fought in the Spanish Civil War.
5. Luis Terrado (1923-2005), a Mexican architect renowned for his modernist designs in Mexico City.

Overall, the surname Terrado has a rich history spanning several centuries and regions, reflecting the diverse cultural influences and movements of people throughout Spain and its former colonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Terrado

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

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

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