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

Cador, 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 Cador surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cador in America

Cador is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cador surname appeared 100 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 Cador.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cador 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 Cador

The surname Cador is believed to have originated in France, derived from the Old French word "cadour," meaning "a battle" or "a fight." This name is thought to have been initially given as a nickname to someone who was known for their fierce or brave nature in combat or battles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cador can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The Domesday Book mentions a landowner named Radulfus Cador, who held estates in Hertfordshire.

During the Middle Ages, the name Cador was particularly prevalent in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northwestern France. The name was often associated with nobility and knighthood, as many bearers of this surname were known for their skills and valor in combat.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Sir Cador de la Tour was a prominent knight who served under King John of England and later under his son, King Henry III. Sir Cador was renowned for his bravery and loyalty, and he was granted lands in Somerset for his service to the crown.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Cador was Jean Cador, a French soldier and diplomat who lived in the 15th century. He served as a military commander under King Charles VII of France and played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War against England.

In the 16th century, a Huguenot family named Cador fled religious persecution in France and settled in England, where they continued to use their surname. One notable member of this family was Sir Edward Cador, who was born in 1556 and became a successful merchant and landowner in London.

The name Cador has also been associated with various place names, such as Cadoret in Brittany, France, and Cador, a village in Cornwall, England. These place names likely derive from the same linguistic roots as the surname, reflecting the historical presence of individuals bearing this name in those regions.

Throughout history, the surname Cador has been carried by a diverse range of individuals, including knights, soldiers, diplomats, merchants, and landowners. While the name may have originated from a nickname referencing bravery in battle, it has since evolved to become a respected surname with a rich historical heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cador

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

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

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