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

Tundidor, 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 Tundidor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tundidor in America

Tundidor is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tundidor surname appeared 182 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 Tundidor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tundidor 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 Tundidor

The surname TUNDIDOR originates from Spain, specifically in the region of Castile during the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "tundir," which means "to shear" or "to trim," likely referring to an occupation such as a shearer of wool or a cloth trimmer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TUNDIDOR surname can be found in the census records of the town of Segovia in the late 15th century. These records document several families bearing the surname, indicating their presence in the region during this time period.

Historically, the TUNDIDOR name has been associated with the textile industry, which was a significant economic driver in medieval Spain. Many individuals with this surname may have been involved in the production or processing of wool or cloth, reflecting the occupational origins of the name.

While the TUNDIDOR surname is not widely documented in major historical records or manuscripts, there are several notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history. One such individual was Pedro TUNDIDOR, a 16th-century Spanish soldier who served in the Spanish conquest of the Americas and participated in various expeditions to the New World.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named María TUNDIDOR was a renowned lacemaker from the city of Valencia. Her intricate lace designs were highly sought after and contributed to the flourishing textile industry in the region.

Another notable individual was Juana TUNDIDOR, a 19th-century Spanish poet and writer from Seville. Her works, which often explored themes of love and nature, gained recognition during her lifetime and have been preserved in various anthologies.

Juan TUNDIDOR, a 20th-century Spanish architect, was responsible for the design of several notable buildings in Madrid, including the iconic Metropolis Building, which was completed in the 1950s and showcased his innovative approach to modern architecture.

Lastly, in more recent times, Andrés TUNDIDOR was a renowned Spanish winemaker from the La Rioja region. His award-winning wines, produced at his family's historic winery, gained international acclaim and contributed to the region's reputation for exceptional viticulture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tundidor

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

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

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