Cadaret last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Cadaret

A French surname possibly derived from the French "cadre" meaning frame or border.

Cadaret, 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 Cadaret surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cadaret in America

Cadaret is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cadaret surname appeared 213 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 Cadaret.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cadaret 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.

20102000Change (%)
Rank8733587348-0.01%
Count2131987.30%
Proportion per 100k0.070.070.00%

The history of the last name Cadaret

The surname Cadaret is believed to have originated in France, with roots dating back to the medieval period. Its origins can be traced to the northern region of the country, particularly in areas around Normandy and Brittany.

One of the earliest known references to the name Cadaret can be found in the medieval records of Normandy, where it was recorded as "Caderette" in the 13th century. This spelling variation suggests that the name may have derived from a diminutive form of the Old French word "cader," meaning "to fall" or "to wither."

During the Middle Ages, surnames often originated from occupations, physical characteristics, or locations. In the case of Cadaret, some linguists suggest that it could have been an occupational name referring to individuals involved in the production or trading of woven fabrics, as the French term "cadre" means "frame" or "loom."

The name Cadaret first appeared in written records in the 14th century, when a certain Jean Cadaret was mentioned in the archives of the city of Rouen, Normandy, in 1362. Another early record dates back to 1407, when a Pierre Cadaret was documented in the parish records of Saint-Malo, Brittany.

Throughout the centuries, the Cadaret surname has been associated with notable individuals, including:

  1. Jacques Cadaret (c. 1550-1615), a French sculptor and architect known for his work in the Renaissance style.
  2. Philippe Cadaret (1605-1671), a French painter and engraver from the Baroque period.
  3. Marie-Thérèse Cadaret (1718-1799), a French noblewoman and philanthropist who established several charitable institutions in Paris.
  4. Jean-Baptiste Cadaret (1762-1832), a French military officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars.
  5. Émile Cadaret (1838-1912), a French politician and writer who served as a deputy in the National Assembly.

It's worth noting that while the Cadaret surname originated in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the French cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cadaret

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

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 Cadaret was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only98.12%209
Non-Hispanic Black Only0.00%0
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only0.00%0
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races(S)%(S)
Hispanic Origin(S)%(S)

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 Cadaret has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

20102000Change (%)
White98.12%97.47%0.66%
Black0.00%(S)%(S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander0.00%0.00%0.00%
American Indian and Alaskan Native(S)%0.00%(S)%
Two or More Races(S)%(S)%(S)%
Hispanic(S)%0.00%(S)%

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

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