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

Cadelina, 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 Cadelina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cadelina in America

Cadelina is the 79846th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cadelina surname appeared 238 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 Cadelina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cadelina 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 Cadelina

The surname Cadelina has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "cadellino," which means "little dog." This suggests that the name may have been a nickname given to someone who had a small, yapping dog or who was associated with breeding or training dogs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cadelina can be found in the historical archives of the city of Florence, where a certain Giovanni Cadelina was mentioned in a document from the year 1367. This document was a record of property ownership, indicating that the Cadelina family had established roots in the region during that time.

In the 15th century, the name Cadelina appeared in several manuscripts and records from the Venetian region, particularly in the city of Verona. One notable individual was Bartolomeo Cadelina, a merchant who was involved in the lucrative silk trade with the Ottoman Empire. His business transactions were recorded in the ledgers of the Venetian Republic, providing insights into the commercial activities of the Cadelina family during that era.

During the Renaissance period, the name Cadelina gained further prominence with the birth of Lucrezia Cadelina in 1489. She was a renowned poet and scholar who was celebrated for her literary works and her contributions to the intellectual circles of her time. Her poetry collections, such as "Rime Amorose" (Amorous Rhymes), were widely published and admired across Italy.

In the 17th century, the Cadelina family extended their influence beyond Italy, with some members migrating to other parts of Europe. One such individual was Antonio Cadelina, who settled in Spain and became a respected architect. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Madrid, including the Church of San Isidro.

Another notable figure was Francesco Cadelina, a military commander who served in the Venetian army during the Candian War against the Ottoman Empire in the late 17th century. His bravery and strategic skills were recognized, and he was awarded numerous honors for his service in defending the Venetian territories.

Throughout history, the Cadelina surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, scholars, artists, and military personnel. While the name may have originated from a humble nickname, it has left a lasting legacy in the annals of Italian and European history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cadelina

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

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

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