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

Cad, 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 Cad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cad in America

Cad is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cad surname appeared 125 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 Cad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cad 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 Cad

The surname CAD is believed to have originated in England, with its roots tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon era. It is derived from the Old English word "cad," which means "small barrel" or "cask." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who worked as a cooper or barrel maker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CAD surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Cad." This historical document, compiled by order of William the Conqueror, was a survey of landholdings and property across England.

During the medieval period, the name CAD was primarily concentrated in the counties of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. In the 13th century, a certain Robert Cad was recorded as a landowner in the village of Ducklington, Oxfordshire.

Over time, the surname underwent various spelling variations, including Cadd, Cadde, and Caddy. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

One notable bearer of the CAD surname was Sir William Cad (1550-1610), a prominent English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1599. He was also a member of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers.

Another historical figure with the CAD surname was John Cad (1670-1745), an English clergyman and author who published several theological works, including "A Treatise on the Nature and Grounds of Christian Communion" (1718).

In the 18th century, the CAD surname gained some prominence in the county of Gloucestershire. Thomas Cad (1720-1789) was a successful farmer and landowner in the village of Tewkesbury, while his son, William Cad (1752-1825), was a prominent figure in the local community, serving as a parish overseer and churchwarden.

Moving into the 19th century, the CAD surname can be found in various parts of England, as well as in other English-speaking countries due to emigration. One notable individual was Sarah Cad (1810-1892), a prominent abolitionist and women's rights activist from Massachusetts, United States.

Another notable bearer of the CAD surname was James Cad (1855-1930), a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada, representing the electoral district of St. John, New Brunswick.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cad

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

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

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