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

Candanedo, 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 Candanedo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Candanedo in America

Candanedo is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Candanedo surname appeared 146 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 Candanedo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Candanedo 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 Candanedo

The surname Candanedo originated in the northern regions of Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Basque language or a combination of Basque and Latin words, possibly related to the term "canden," meaning "lime kiln" or "limestone oven." This suggests that the name's bearers may have been involved in the production or operation of lime kilns, a crucial industry in the region at the time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Candanedo can be found in a document from the 13th century, which mentions a individual named Pedro Candanedo residing in the town of Bilbao, in the Basque Country. This early reference suggests that the name had already established roots in the area by that time.

During the 15th century, records show a Juan Candanedo serving as a soldier in the army of King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile, indicating that the name had spread throughout the Spanish kingdoms.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Alonso Candanedo was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Seville, where he played a role in the city's trade with the Spanish colonies in the Americas.

Moving into the 17th century, historical records mention a María Candanedo, who was a respected scholar and writer in the city of Valladolid. Her work focused on literature and philosophy, and she was known for her contributions to the intellectual circles of her time.

In the 18th century, a José Candanedo was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Madrid, including the Royal Palace of Aranjuez, which remains one of the city's architectural landmarks.

As the centuries passed, the Candanedo surname continued to spread throughout Spain and its territories, with bearers of the name contributing to various fields, including the arts, sciences, and politics. While the exact origins of the name remain somewhat uncertain, its enduring presence in Spanish history and culture is a testament to its significance and the legacy of those who have carried it through the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Candanedo

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

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

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