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

Cadavid, 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 Cadavid surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cadavid in America

Cadavid is the 24702nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cadavid surname appeared 1,010 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 Cadavid.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cadavid 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 Cadavid

The surname Cadavid has its origins in Spain and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Galician-Portuguese word "cadavo," which means "property" or "estate." The name was likely given to someone who owned or managed a significant piece of land or property.

In the early days, the surname was often spelled as "Cadavo" or "Cadaval." It is possible that the name was initially used as a descriptive term to identify individuals who were landowners or estate managers. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

One of the earliest known records of the surname Cadavid can be found in a document from the Kingdom of Castile, dated around 1230. In this document, a nobleman named Rodrigo Cadavid is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction.

During the 14th century, the Cadavid family gained prominence in the region of Galicia, located in northwestern Spain. Historical records indicate that members of the family held influential positions and owned substantial landholdings in the area.

Notable individuals with the surname Cadavid include:

1. Álvaro Cadavid (c. 1420-1492), a Galician nobleman and military leader who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors.
2. Beatriz Cadavid (c. 1505-1578), a renowned poet and writer during the Spanish Renaissance period.
3. Diego Cadavid (c. 1630-1701), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied expeditions to the Americas.
4. Juana Cadavid (c. 1710-1784), a philanthropist and benefactor who established several charitable institutions in Galicia.
5. Ramón Cadavid (1845-1920), a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a deputy in the Spanish parliament.

The surname Cadavid has also been associated with various place names in Spain, such as Cadavido, a municipality in the province of Lugo, and Cadavedo, a parish in the province of Asturias. These place names likely originated from the same linguistic root as the surname, reflecting the connection between the family and their ancestral lands.

While the Cadavid surname is more commonly found in Spain and Latin American countries with Spanish heritage, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its origins can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula, where it has a rich history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cadavid

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Cadavid, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!