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

Cadichon, 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 Cadichon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cadichon in America

Cadichon is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cadichon surname appeared 109 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 Cadichon.

The history of the last name Cadichon

The surname Cadichon is of French origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century in the region of Normandy, France. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "cadelan," which referred to a small, thin cake or pastry. This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname for a baker or pastry maker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cadichon can be found in the Rollon Rolls of Normandy, dated around 1180, where a certain Radulfus Cadichon is listed. This document contains the names of those who accompanied Rollo, the first Duke of Normandy, during his conquest of the region.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various medieval records and manuscripts, such as the Testa de Nevill, a census-like document compiled in 1219 during the reign of King Henry III. This document lists a Willelmus Cadichon as a landowner in the county of Lincolnshire, England.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not appear to contain any direct references to the surname Cadichon. However, it is possible that the name may have been recorded under alternative spellings or variations.

One notable figure bearing the Cadichon name was Jean Cadichon, a French clergyman who lived in the 15th century (c. 1400-1473). He served as the Bishop of Avranches from 1457 until his death and was known for his efforts in strengthening the religious and educational institutions in his diocese.

Another individual of note was Guillaume Cadichon (c. 1510-1580), a French merchant and explorer who is credited with being one of the first Europeans to establish trade relations with Japan in the mid-16th century. His explorations and voyages contributed to the expansion of French commercial interests in Asia.

In the realm of literature, the French poet and playwright Charles Cadichon (1635-1712) gained recognition for his works during the 17th century. He was a member of the Académie Française and known for his tragedies and comedies performed in Paris.

The name Cadichon can also be traced to various locations and place names throughout France, such as the village of Cadichon in the department of Yonne, and the commune of Cadichon-sur-Gardon in the department of Gard.

Additionally, the surname Cadichon has been associated with the noble family of Cadichon de Champréaux, who held estates and lands in the region of Poitou during the 16th and 17th centuries. Notable members of this family include François Cadichon de Champréaux (c. 1550-1625), a French military commander and governor of the city of La Rochelle.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cadichon

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

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 Cadichon 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.

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

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