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

Cadogan, 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 Cadogan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cadogan in America

Cadogan is the 19210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cadogan surname appeared 1,413 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 Cadogan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cadogan 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 Cadogan

The surname Cadogan originates from Wales, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Welsh words "cad" meaning battle and "ogion" meaning warriors or heroes, suggesting a connection to military or warlike ancestors.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Cadogan name can be found in the records of the Glamorgan County, where a family bearing this surname held lands and properties in the 16th and 17th centuries. The name is also linked to the historic manor of Cadoxton-juxta-Neath in Glamorgan, which was once owned by a branch of the Cadogan family.

In the late 17th century, Henry Cadogan (1663-1726) was a prominent figure, serving as a British Army officer and diplomat. He played a significant role in the War of the Spanish Succession and was later appointed as the Governor of the Isle of Wight.

Another notable bearer of the Cadogan name was William Cadogan (1601-1679), a Welsh clergyman and a staunch supporter of the Parliamentarian cause during the English Civil War. He served as the Rector of Llangynwyd in Glamorgan and was known for his religious writings.

During the 18th century, the Cadogan family gained significant prominence and wealth through their landholdings in London's affluent Chelsea area. Charles Cadogan (1728-1807) was a prominent figure in this era, serving as the Lord Lieutenant of Pembrokeshire and holding various other influential positions.

In the realm of literature, George Cadogan (1830-1915) was a notable Victorian-era poet and author, known for his works such as "The Footsteps of the Creator" and "The Land of the Midnight Sun."

Throughout history, the Cadogan surname has been associated with various influential figures, from military leaders and clergymen to landowners and authors, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cadogan

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

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

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