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

Cade, 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 Cade surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cade in America

Cade is the 4226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cade surname appeared 8,391 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Cade.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cade 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 Cade

The surname CADE has its origins in England, where it first emerged in the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word "cadd," which means "round" or "round-headed." The name likely referred to someone with a distinctively round head or features.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1176, where a person named Richard Cade is mentioned. The surname also appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which lists a Hugo Cade.

In the 14th century, the surname CADE gained prominence with the uprising led by Jack Cade, a rebel leader who instigated a revolt against King Henry VI in 1450. Although his real name was likely John Cade or John Cademan, he became known as Jack Cade, and his rebellion was a significant event in the Wars of the Roses.

The surname CADE has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Cade's Arbour in Somerset and Cade's Green in Hertfordshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Notable individuals with the surname CADE throughout history include:

1. Jack Cade (c. 1420 - 1450), the rebel leader mentioned above.
2. Benjamin Cade (1734 - 1804), an English clergyman and author.
3. John Cade (c. 1550 - 1630), an English landowner and Member of Parliament.
4. Francis Cade (1726 - 1796), an English portrait painter.
5. Joseph Cade (1758 - 1844), an English architect and surveyor.

The surname CADE continues to be found in various parts of England, particularly in the South and East Anglia regions, where it has its deepest roots. While its origins can be traced back to the 12th century, the name has endured and become a part of English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cade

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

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

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