2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Tudino
Possibly an Italian surname derived from a location or ancestor's name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Tudino. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tudino 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Tudino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tudino, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tudino
The surname Tudino is of Italian origin, with roots that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Sicily and Calabria, where it was initially spelled as "Tudinu" or "Tudino."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tudino can be found in a document from the 13th century, which mentions a nobleman named Giulio Tudino who owned lands near the town of Catania, Sicily. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.
In the 14th century, the Tudino family gained prominence in the city of Reggio Calabria, where they were involved in local politics and trade. A notable figure from this era was Filippo Tudino, a wealthy merchant who served as a councilor in the city's government.
The name Tudino is thought to be derived from the Latin word "tutus," meaning "safe" or "secure," possibly indicating that the family's ancestors were known for their strength and protection. Alternatively, it could also be linked to the Italian word "tudino," which refers to a type of protective garment worn by soldiers.
During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bore the surname Tudino. One such figure was Antonio Tudino, a renowned artist from Palermo, Sicily, who lived from 1540 to 1615 and was renowned for his religious paintings and frescoes adorning various churches throughout the region.
In the 18th century, the Tudino family gained prominence in the field of medicine. Giovanni Battista Tudino (1720-1789) was a respected physician and professor of anatomy at the University of Naples, where he made significant contributions to the study of human anatomy and the treatment of various diseases.
Another notable figure was Vincenzo Tudino (1792-1857), a Sicilian politician and lawyer who played a pivotal role in the movement for Sicilian independence during the Risorgimento period. He was instrumental in drafting the Constitution of the Sicilian Kingdom and served as the Minister of Justice in the provisional government.
Throughout the centuries, the surname Tudino has spread beyond Italy to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and the establishment of new communities. While the name may have undergone slight variations in spelling or pronunciation in different regions, its Italian roots and historical significance remain an integral part of its identity.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tudino
Among Census respondents with the surname Tudino, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Tudino 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 Tudino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 103
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tudino
Tudino 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
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-7 bearers (-5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,887 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-9 bearers (-8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 6,929 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.9%) | Down 15,887 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -9 bearers (-8.0%) | Down 6,929 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 Tudino 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 | #147,253 | #154,182 | -4.7% |
| Count | 112 | 103 | -8.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tudino bearers went from 112 to 103 (-8.0% change). The surname moved down 6,929 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #154,182.
FAQ
Tudino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tudino?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Tudino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Tudino?
Tudino ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Tudino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Tudino.
Has Tudino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tudino went from 112 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 9 (-8.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Tudino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tudino, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Tudino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tudino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Tudino (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 Tudino mean?
Possibly an Italian surname derived from a location or ancestor's name. 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 Tudino (0.03 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 Tudino?
You can see how many people are called Tudino on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.