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

Cadorna, 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 Cadorna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cadorna in America

Cadorna is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cadorna surname appeared 114 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 Cadorna.

The history of the last name Cadorna

The surname Cadorna originated in Italy, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "cadorna," which referred to a type of barrel or cask used for storing and transporting goods. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in the production or trade of these barrels.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Cadorna name can be found in the archives of the city of Bergamo, located in the northern region of Lombardy, Italy. In a document dated 1592, a merchant named Giovanni Cadorna is mentioned as being involved in the export of local wines to neighboring regions.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the Cadorna family gained prominence in the region, with several members holding influential positions in the local government and military. One notable figure was Luigi Cadorna (1670-1745), who served as the mayor of Bergamo from 1720 to 1732.

In the 19th century, the Cadorna name gained national recognition with the military career of Luigi Cadorna (1850-1928), an Italian general and field marshal who commanded the Italian forces during World War I. Despite his initial success in the Battle of Caporetto in 1917, his subsequent failures led to his resignation and the eventual Italian defeat.

Another prominent figure was Carlo Cadorna (1809-1892), an Italian politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Italy from 1866 to 1867. He played a crucial role in the unification of Italy and the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Cadorna name outside of Italy can be found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition. In 1589, a merchant named Giovanni Battista Cadorna, originally from Bergamo, was tried and convicted by the Inquisition in Seville, Spain, for his alleged involvement in the smuggling of banned goods.

Throughout the centuries, the Cadorna name has been associated with various notable individuals, such as Raffaele Cadorna (1815-1897), an Italian general and statesman who served as the Minister of War for the Kingdom of Italy, and Enrico Cadorna (1850-1928), an Italian general and military historian who served as the Chief of Staff of the Italian Army during World War I.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cadorna

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

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

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