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

Cadavona, 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 Cadavona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cadavona in America

Cadavona is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cadavona surname appeared 167 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 Cadavona.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cadavona 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 Cadavona

The surname Cadavona is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the Basque region of northern Spain in the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Basque words "kada" meaning "valley" and "ona" meaning "good," suggesting the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a fertile or pleasant valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Cadavona name appears in a land deed from the year 1472, where a Pedro de Cadavona is listed as a landowner in the village of Bermeo, near Bilbao. This record provides evidence of the name's existence and usage in the region during that time period.

In the 16th century, the Cadavona family played a role in the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Historical records show that in 1542, a Juan de Cadavona was part of an expedition to the Caribbean islands, where he served as a navigator and cartographer, contributing to the mapping of the region.

The name Cadavona also appears in a 17th-century census of the city of Burgos, where a family with that surname is listed as residents. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its original Basque roots and was present in other parts of Spain by that time.

One notable bearer of the Cadavona name was Ignacio de Cadavona, a Spanish military officer born in 1712 in Seville. He achieved fame for his bravery and leadership during the Spanish War of Succession, and his exploits were documented in several historical accounts of the time.

Another historically significant figure with the Cadavona surname was María de Cadavona, a renowned painter from the late 18th century. Born in Valencia in 1765, her works were widely celebrated for their intricate detail and vibrant colors, and several of her paintings can still be found in museums across Spain.

In the 19th century, the Cadavona name gained prominence in the field of literature. Miguel de Cadavona, born in Madrid in 1824, was a respected poet and novelist whose works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. His most famous work, "El Corazón Perdido" (The Lost Heart), was widely acclaimed and remains a classic of Spanish literature.

During the 20th century, the Cadavona name continued to be present in various fields. One notable figure was Javier de Cadavona, a pioneering architect from Barcelona who was instrumental in the design and construction of several iconic buildings in the city, including the Palau de la Música Catalana.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cadavona

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

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

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