2000
#3,167
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 10,396
First available Census row
Per 100,000 3.85
Uncommon Last name
Tirado
Derived from the Spanish past participle of "tirar," meaning "to throw," likely referring to a person's occupation or skill.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 15,343 Americans carry the last name Tirado. That puts it at #2,633 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 4.48 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 22,339 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tirado 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
15K
1 in 22,339
Census rank
#2,633
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
4.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
13K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 13,380 bearers of the surname Tirado in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 4.48 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 2633rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tirado, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.4%. The next largest groups are White (6.2%) and Black (1.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tirado
The surname Tirado is of Spanish origin, with its earliest known roots traced back to the 14th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "tirar," which means "to throw" or "to shoot." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who possessed skill in archery or other forms of projectile weaponry.
In the early 15th century, records indicate the presence of the Tirado family in the region of Castile, Spain. One of the earliest documented individuals bearing this surname was Pedro Tirado, a renowned archer who served in the military campaigns of King Juan II of Castile (1405-1454).
During the 16th century, the Tirado name began to spread across the Spanish territories, including the Americas, as a result of the Spanish colonization efforts. In 1535, Diego Tirado, a Spanish conquistador, accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to the region now known as Mexico.
The Tirado surname also found its way into historical records related to the Spanish Inquisition. In 1568, Alonso Tirado, a prominent lawyer from Seville, was accused of harboring conversos (Jews who had converted to Christianity) and faced trial by the Spanish Inquisition.
As the centuries progressed, the Tirado name continued to be associated with notable individuals. Juan Tirado y Cabañas (1625-1703) was a Spanish painter renowned for his religious works, many of which adorned churches across Andalusia.
In the 19th century, Manuel Tirado y Fernández (1821-1891) gained recognition as a Spanish military officer and politician. He played a crucial role in the Spanish-American War and later served as the Minister of War during the reign of King Alfonso XII.
Another prominent figure bearing the Tirado surname was Enrique Tirado y Roca (1878-1964), a Spanish lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Justice and later as the President of the Congress of Deputies during the Second Spanish Republic.
While the Tirado surname has its origins in Spain, it has since spread across various regions, including Latin America and parts of the United States, due to immigration patterns and the Spanish diaspora.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tirado
Among Census respondents with the surname Tirado, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.4%. The next largest groups are White (6.2%) and Black (1.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Tirado 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 Tirado surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino91.4% · 12,235
- White6.2% · 826
- Black or African American1.3% · 170
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 73
- Two or more races0.5% · 63
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 13
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tirado
Tirado 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
#2,685
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 13,410
+3,014 bearers (+29.0%)
Per 100,000 4.55
Rank movement Up 482 places
2020
#2,633
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 13,380
-30 bearers (-0.2%)
Per 100,000 4.48
Rank movement Up 52 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #3,167 | 10,396 | 3.85 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #2,685 | 13,410 | 4.55 | +3,014 bearers (+29.0%) | Up 482 places |
| 2020 | #2,633 | 13,380 | 4.48 | -30 bearers (-0.2%) | Up 52 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 Tirado 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 | #2,685 | #2,633 | 1.9% |
| Count | 13,410 | 13,380 | -0.2% |
| Per 100K | 4.55 | 4.48 | -1.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tirado bearers went from 13,410 to 13,380 (-0.2% change). The surname moved up 52 positions in the national ranking, going from #2,685 to #2,633.
FAQ
Tirado surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tirado?
Name Census estimates that about 15,343 living Americans carry the surname Tirado. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 22,339 residents.
How common is Tirado?
Tirado ranks #2,633 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 4.48 per 100,000 residents, which is about 4 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 13,380 people with the surname Tirado. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (15,343), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 4.48 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 4.48 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 4 of them to have the surname Tirado.
Has Tirado become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tirado went from 13,410 recorded bearers to 13,380. That is a decrease of 30 (-0.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #2,685 to #2,633.
What does the Census say about the background of Tirado?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tirado, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.4%. The next largest groups are White (6.2%) and Black (1.3%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Tirado in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.4% (12,235 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tirado appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (91.4%), White (6.2%), Black (1.3%). 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 Tirado (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 Tirado mean?
Derived from the Spanish past participle of "tirar," meaning "to throw," likely referring to a person's occupation or skill. 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 Tirado (4.48 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 have the last name Tirado?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Tirado, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.